Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £37,000

On-target earnings of £55,000+

Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, weekends off

30 days' holiday incl bank holidays +

Birthday off

Manufacturer training

Toolbox insurance up to £20,000

Long-service holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Life assurance up to 3x salary

Manufacturer car purchase schemes

Discounted MOT and servicing

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting a Vehicle Technician on behalf of a well-established dealership group in Southampton, Hampshire. This role offers the chance to join a modern workshop representing a respected brand and provides excellent training opportunities.

Open to experienced technicians across all levels, including diagnostic specialists, with strong earning potential and long-term career progression within a family-focused dealership environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician.
• Strong servicing skills; diagnostic experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards.
• Complete diagnostic testing and fault finding.
• Work efficiently within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
• Use modern workshop equipment and technology.
• Attend manufacturer training programmes.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Servicing skills

Diagnostic experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Pressure management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client, a well-established multi-site dealership group in Southampton, Hampshire. This Vehicle Technician position offers the opportunity to join a supportive, modern workshop representing a respected volume vehicle brand. This role is suitable for experienced technicians across all levels, including diagnostic specialists, service technicians and motivated junior technicians seeking further development.

Benefits :

• Competitive basic salary of up to £37,000, dependent on experience
• On-target earnings of £55,000+
• Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with weekends off
• 30 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Regular manufacturer training and development opportunities
• Toolbox insurance up to £20,000
• Long-service holiday entitlement and rewards
• Health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance of up to three times your annual salary
• Subsidised manufacturer car purchase schemes for your family
• Discounted MOT and servicing
• Long-term career progression within a large dealership group

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

• Carry out vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• Complete diagnostic testing and fault finding
• Work efficiently within agreed timeframes
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed
• Use modern workshop equipment and technology
• Attend manufacturer training programmes
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician
• Strong servicing skills; diagnostic experience is advantageous
• Experience working on a variety of makes and models
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team and under pressure
• A full UK driving licence, preferably clean
• The right to live and work in the UK

This Vehicle Technician opportunity provides excellent earning potential, professional training and genuine career development within a family-focused dealership environment.