Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced family pay

GP and mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

PayNow salary access

Discounts: retail, travel, fitness

Pension and Life Assurance

Manufacturer-accredited training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in Stockport for one of the UK’s leading automotive groups. The role requires Level 3 LVMR or Level 2 with 3 years' experience, and a full UK driving licence.

You will service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of vehicles using modern diagnostic equipment. The position offers a competitive salary up to £43,000 basic plus uncapped bonuses, a £3,000 productivity bonus and overtime potential, with a 40-hour week and Saturday rota.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or Level 2 with 3 years' experience.
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties.
• Experience servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs and health checks as per manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and document jobs accurately.
• Conduct road tests to ensure faults are resolved before handover.
• Collaborate with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safety and efficiency.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle servicing

Electrical repairs

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Level 2 Technician qualification with 3 years experience

Tools

Modern workshop tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years' experience, for one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Stockport

Pay / salary: Up to £43,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime OTE £52,400 DOE & Qualifications

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard day shifts plus Saturday rota)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with clear progression
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes
• Flexible salary access via PayNow app
• Retail, travel, and fitness discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development

You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland's leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' workshop experience
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties
• Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
• Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.
• Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.