Vehicle Technician

Auto Skills UK; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Long weekends

Overtime paid

23 days holiday

Pension after 3 months

Uniform provided

Training and development

Car benefit after 6 months

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Lancaster is seeking a Vehicle Technician to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles to high standards within a four-day week, offering long weekends and a clear career path.

The role includes ongoing training, car benefit after 6 months, uniform provided, and a supportive workshop environment that encourages professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Previous experience as Vehicle Technician is essential.
• Experience servicing and repairing vehicles to a high standard.
• MOT Tester licence desirable, training can be provided.
• EV qualification desirable.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Professional approach and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing vehicle faults and identifying the work required.
• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard.
• Completing repairs accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Conducting vehicle road tests where required.
• Ensuring vehicle parts are correctly stored and handled.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Providing excellent customer service through quality and efficient repairs.
• Working as part of a professional and supportive workshop team.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

MOT testing

Electrical/EV diagnostics

Driving licence

Customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Lancaster

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Hours: 39 hours per week over 4 days

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Vehicle Technician role that gives you a genuine four-day working week, long weekends and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established dealership group?

What's in it for You?

• Salary dependent on experience.
• 39 hours per week over 4 days.
• Regular long weekends, with a day off during the week every 5 weeks.
• Overtime available, paid at time and a half.
• 23 days' holiday.
• Workplace pension after 3 months.
• Uniform provided.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Full induction and continued support.
• Car benefit scheme available after 6 months, subject to criteria.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles to a high standard, diagnosing faults and ensuring all work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing vehicle faults and identifying the work required.
• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard.
• Completing repairs accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Conducting vehicle road tests where required.
• Ensuring vehicle parts are correctly stored and handled.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Providing excellent customer service through quality and efficient repairs.
• Working as part of a professional and supportive workshop team.

About You

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician is essential.
• Experience servicing and repairing vehicles to a high standard.
• MOT Tester licence desirable, although training can be provided.
• EV qualification desirable.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• A professional approach with pride in your workmanship.
• A willingness to undertake further training and develop your career.