Vehicle Technician

AutoPath Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Bonus up to £1,100 per month

Manufacturer training

Modern workshop

Career progression

Established automotive group

Job summary

AutoPath Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established main dealership to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician for a Monday-Friday role with no weekends.

You will service, diagnose and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards in a modern, well-equipped workshop, with excellent training and genuine opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Dealer/manufacturer experience preferred.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills required.
• Strong mechanical repair skills (major repairs).
• Full UK Driving Licence; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Complete major repairs (gearbox/engine removal, timing belts, etc.).
• Complete Electronic Vehicle Health Checks.
• Identify and report additional work required.
• Carry out vehicle inspections and road tests as needed.
• Maintain high workmanship and efficiency.
• Work with Aftersales team.
• Support apprentices and junior technicians.

Skills

Diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Strong mechanical repair skills

Strong communication and teamwork

Full UK Driving Licence

Positive, professional, hardworking

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent

Job description

We have partnered with a well-established and successful main dealership who are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Vehicle Technician.

We are looking for a skilled, motivated and reliable Vehicle Technician who takes pride in their work and is looking to join a professional workshop environment with excellent training and genuine opportunities for progression.

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30 (NO WEEKENDS)
• Basic salary of £40,000 DOE, with realist OTE of £50,000
• Up to £1,100 per month in combined individual and team bonus
• Excellent manufacturer training and development
• Modern, well-equipped workshop
• Manufacturer-backed technical training
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Long-term career opportunities within an established automotive group

Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards
• Diagnose faults using the latest diagnostic equipment
• Complete major repairs such as gearbox and engine removal, timing belts, suspension work etc
• Complete Electronic Vehicle Health Checks
• Identify and report additional work required
• Carry out vehicle inspections and road tests where required
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and efficiency
• Work closely with the wider Aftersales team
• Support apprentices and junior technicians where appropriate
• Keep up to date with manufacturer training and technical developments

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Previous dealership or manufacturer experience preferred
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Strong mechanical repair skills (experience with major repairs)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, professional and hardworking approach

If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a Monday-Friday role with no weekends, excellent benefits and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.