Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Saturdays

Annual leave 33 days

Manufacturer training

EV/electrical training

Pension scheme

Share incentive scheme

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a busy main dealership in Hereford. Responsibilities include servicing, routine maintenance and mechanical repairs across a range of vehicle systems.

The role offers a strong basic salary with potential for overtime and performance bonuses, plus manufacturer-backed training and clear progression paths to Senior or Master Technician levels.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Automotive qualification City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and routine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Fault finding

Quality workmanship

Education

Level 3 Automotive qualification

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician Hereford

Salary: £35,000£45,800 basic depending on experience and accreditation

Additional over-performance bonus 4k

Saturdays paid as x1.5 overtime 1 in 3 mornings

40-hour working week Monday to Friday 8.30-5pm

We are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join a busy and successful main dealership in Hereford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified technician looking for a strong basic salary, additional earning potential and genuine manufacturer-backed career progression. Whether you are currently working at Service Technician, Diagnostic, Senior or Master Technician level, there is a salary structure to recognise your skills and experience.

Benefits

• Basic salary up to £45,800 DOE
• Additional over-performance bonus
• Saturdays paid as overtime
• 40-hour working week
• 33 days' annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service
• Full manufacturer training and development
• Dedicated EV/electrical training
• Clear progression into Senior, Master Technician and management positions
• Tool insurance programme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee rewards and cashback platform
• Vehicle purchase discounts
• Preferential servicing rates
• Share incentive scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Why Work for Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, established dealer group that genuinely invests in technician development.

There is a clear salary and progression structure based on your technical ability and accreditation, meaning you can increase your basic salary as your skills develop:

• Prep Technician up to £35,000
• Service & Maintenance Technician up to £36,200
• Service & Diagnostic Technician up to £38,600
• Senior Technician up to £41,000
• Master Technician up to £45,800

Vehicle Technician Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance
• Mechanical repairs across a range of vehicle systems
• Fault finding and diagnostic work depending on experience
• Completing more complex repairs at Senior/Diagnostic level
• Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying additional work
• Ensuring repairs are completed accurately and efficiently
• Working towards strong first-time-fix standards
• Completing all relevant job cards and workshop documentation
• Maintaining manufacturer and dealership standards
• Working closely with the wider workshop and aftersales team

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Level 3 Automotive qualification City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent
• Current experience working as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
• Main dealer experience would be advantageous but isn't essential
• MOT licence is desirable but not essential
• Own set of tools
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding ability
• Professional approach with a focus on quality workmanship

This Vehicle Technician vacancy is suitable for technicians at different stages of their career, with salaries ranging from £35,000 to £45,800 basic depending on skills and accreditation.

£35,000£45,800 basic + bonus + overtime