Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £38,000

OTE £41,000

Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00

Modern workshop

Christmas shutdown

Career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Vehicle Technician for a reputable independent garage in Southampton. This role offers a balanced schedule, modern facilities, and strong career prospects within a family-run environment focused on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Key duties include servicing, diagnostics, and clear communication with the service reception team. The position requires an experienced technician with a full driving licence and a strong commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a similar environment.
• Valid full driving licence.
• Good understanding of vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and servicing procedures.
• Desirable but not essential: MOT testing certification.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models efficiently and accurately.
• Conducting vehicle diagnostics and repairs as necessary.
• Clearly communicating test results and additional work requirements to the service reception team.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and keeping up-to-date with industry regulations.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and workshop policies.
• Performing quality inspections to ensure high standards of workmanship.
• Assisting with workshop organisation and cleanliness.

Skills

Diagnostics

Servicing

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Job description

We are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client, a reputable independent garage located in Southampton. This opportunity is ideal for experienced technicians seeking a well-established environment with modern facilities and excellent career prospects. The Vehicle Technician role offers a balanced work-life schedule in a friendly, professional team committed to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000, with an OTE of approximately £41,000
• Monday to Friday hours, 08:00 - 17:00, with a 60-minute lunch break
• Modern, well-lit, and heated workshop environment
• Complimentary McDonald's breakfast on Monday mornings
• Paid Christmas shutdown from midday 23rd December to 2nd January
• Opportunities for career development within a family-run company
• Supportive team atmosphere focused on high standards and quality service

Duties of a Vehicle Technician

• Servicing and repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models efficiently and accurately
• Conducting vehicle diagnostics and repairs as necessary
• Clearly communicating test results and additional work requirements to the service reception team
• Maintaining technical knowledge and keeping up-to-date with industry regulations
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and workshop policies
• Performing quality inspections to ensure high standards of workmanship
• Assisting with workshop organisation and cleanliness

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a similar environment
• Valid full driving licence
• Good understanding of vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and servicing procedures
• Desirable but not essential: MOT testing certification
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude