Vehicle Technician

First Recruitment Services; Henfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services partners with an established, family-owned automotive client in the Henfield area to recruit a Vehicle Technician for a full-time permanent role. The workshop is heated and the employer emphasizes long-term stability and a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will diagnose and repair engines and electrical faults, with IMI Level 3/4 or equivalent, and preferably some experience with diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 or 4 or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose engine/electrical faults and rectify them.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment is beneficial.
• Interest in Hybrid and Electric vehicles is useful.
• MOT licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engine and electrical faults to component level.
• Replace modules/ECUs and perform necessary programming.
• Carrying out general servicing, brakes, tyres and suspension maintenance.

Skills

Diagnostic capabilities

Engine/electrical fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Hybrid/EV interest

MOT licence advantageous

Education

IMI Level 3/4 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

We are delighted to be working alongside our very established, family owned, expanding and highly reputable automotive client as they seek to recruit an additional Vehicle Technician to join their team on a full time permanent basis This is a superb opportunity to work within an excellent employer who are able to offer a great working environment and long term security and stability.

Vehicle Technician

Full Time permanent role

Mon - Fri plus 1 Sat AM () every 3 weeks

Henfield area. Plenty of free parking on site. Due to rural workplace location you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle

Salary: £38000-£40000 per year plus very good company benefits along with a heated workshop in winter

Duties and responsibilities:

• High level of diagnostic capabilities is required.
• The successful candidate must have IMI level 3 or 4 and above or equivalent.
• Forward thinking with an interest in Hybrid and Electric vehicles would be useful.
• The use of oscilloscope and Autologic/Bosch and other diagnostic equipment and MOT licence is an advantage.
• You will be working in small teams supported by Admin and up to date IT and diagnostic systems and modern well maintained equipment in a clean and safe environment.

Competencies, skills and experience required:

• Ability to independently diagnose engine/electrical faults and rectify.
• Carry out repairs including replacement of specific modules/ECUs along with associated programming.
• General servicing and maintenance including brakes, tyres, shock absorbers etc

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a very reputable and highly established family run business

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.