Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Health and wellbeing programmes

Pension options

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a reputable automotive dealership. The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £38,000, a 40-hour week, and strong long-term career prospects within the motor trade.

You will service and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards, use diagnostic equipment to identify faults, and carry out MOT repairs. A full UK driving licence and an NVQ Level 3 or time-served qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing vehicle faults with modern diagnostic tools.
• Servicing and repairing to manufacturer standards.
• MOT repairs experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
• Completing MOT repairs and assessments.
• Fitting tyres, brakes and other components.
• Carrying out fast-fit services, including wheel alignment.
• Maintaining accurate repair records.
• Following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Teamwork

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Our client, a reputable automotive dealership in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join its professional and supportive team. This Vehicle Technician role offers a competitive basic salary of up to £38,000, a 40-hour working week and excellent long-term career prospects within the motor trade.

The successful Vehicle Technician will work within a renowned automotive service centre committed to high-quality vehicle maintenance, customer satisfaction and ongoing employee development.

• Basic salary of up to £38,000, depending on experience
• 40-hour working week, including Saturdays on a rota basis
• Ongoing training in the latest diagnostic and repair techniques
• Supportive management and genuine career progression opportunities
• Long service recognition
• Employee discounts on services, tyres and MOTs
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Additional holiday entitlement
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Cycle to work scheme and pension options

As a Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing and repairing vehicles to manufacturer standards
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults efficiently
• Completing MOT repairs and assessments
• Fitting tyres, brakes, exhausts, batteries, suspension components and other mechanical parts
• Carrying out fast-fit services, including wheel alignment and tyre fitting
• Maintaining accurate repair records
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Advising customers on vehicle maintenance requirements and future repairs

The successful Vehicle Technician will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent automotive qualification, or be time-served
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or in a similar automotive role
• Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment
• A willingness to learn and keep up to date with automotive technology
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence

This Vehicle Technician opportunity is ideal for an experienced automotive professional seeking a stable position with a respected dealership in Maidstone, Kent.