Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Nash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Annual leave 22 days

Bank holidays 8

Overtime pay

Job summary

A well-established dealership in Newport is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician to join their busy Service Department. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career prospects.

Benefits include training, bonuses, generous leave, pension, and structured career development. Standard hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm with one in three Saturdays 8:30am–12:30pm, paid at time and a half.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Vehicle Technician with IMI/NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of practical workshop experience beyond qualification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults accurately and efficiently
• Performing vehicle servicing, repairs, and maintenance according to manufacturer standards
• Reporting on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance
• Ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures
• Maintaining high-quality work in a fast-paced franchise environment
• Organising workload effectively and working as part of a team under KPI targets
• Supporting colleagues in achieving service department goals

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Servicing and repairs

Health & Safety procedures

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

A well-established dealership in Newport is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician to join their busy Service Department. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career prospects.

Benefits of a Vehicle Technician:

• Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience, with on-target earnings of £40,000 to £50,000+ per annum
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Access to manufacturer accredited training and continuous professional development
• Bonus schemes rewarding performance
• 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Stable, long-standing dealership with career growth opportunities
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am to 12:30pm) paid additionally at time and a half

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

• Diagnosing faults accurately and efficiently
• Performing vehicle servicing, repairs, and maintenance according to manufacturer standards
• Reporting on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance
• Ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures
• Maintaining high-quality work in a fast-paced franchise environment
• Organising workload effectively and working as part of a team under KPI targets
• Supporting colleagues in achieving service department goals

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

• Fully qualified Vehicle Technician with IMI/NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• At least 1-2 years of practical workshop experience beyond qualification
• Ability to produce consistently high-quality work
• Strong team player with good organisational skills
• Driving licence with minimal points and access to a vehicle within a commutable distance of Newport

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Newport and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.