Vehicle Technician

Regional Recruitment Services; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive service provider in Leicester is hiring a Car Mechanic/Vehicle Technician. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs in a state-of-the-art workshop. A competitive salary between £28,000 and £35,000 is offered, alongside bonus schemes and manufacturer-led training. Ideal applicants should have experience in vehicle maintenance and a recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team focused on quality and performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Manufacturer-led training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with routine vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Understanding of diagnostic systems and fault-finding processes.
• Recognised motor industry qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, servicing and repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Perform thorough vehicle health checks and report issues.
• Work to manufacturer service and repair standards.
• Complete job cards and service reports accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Routine vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Diagnostic systems

Fault-finding processes

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

MOT Tester certification (Class 4)

Job description

Job Title

Car Mechanic/Vehicle Technician

Location

Leicester

Pay

£28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30 (Saturdays on rota)

Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date

Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

Overview

We are hiring for a Car Mechanic (Vehicle Technician) who has a recognised motor industry qualification and can work on modern vehicle diagnostic and repair systems in Leicester. This is a dealership‑based technician role and you will be using both manufacturer and personal tools to carry out servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs to high standards.

Duties of a Vehicle Technician

In this role, you will be working in the workshop team to ensure vehicle servicing and repairs are completed accurately and efficiently. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out diagnostics, servicing and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
• Performing thorough vehicle health checks and reporting issues to the Service Advisor
• Working to manufacturer service and repair standards
• Completing job cards and service reports with accuracy
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations

Skills and experience of a Vehicle Technician

As a Vehicle Technician, you need to have experience with:

• Routine vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs
• Diagnostic systems and fault‑finding processes

It would be beneficial to the Vehicle Technician role if you also had:

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
• MOT Tester certification (Class 4)
• Manufacturer‑specific training (desirable but not essential)

What the client offers a Vehicle Technician

This client offers:

• A competitive salary between £28,000 and £33,000 depending on experience
• Bonus schemes based on performance and productivity
• Manufacturer‑led training and career progression opportunities

About the Client

Our client is a prestige automotive retailer and service provider that operates a large dealership and workshop facility in the Nottingham area. They are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team on a permanent, full‑time basis. You’ll be joining a busy and supportive team of qualified technicians, and the client environment includes a state‑of‑the‑art workshop and showroom with access to the latest diagnostic technology.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Asha on (phone number removed).