Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Nelson; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Tool insurance program

Share incentive

Vehicle purchase scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Nelson is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to support Jaguar and Land Rover ranges at our Nelson dealership. You will work on servicing, diagnostics and repairs, delivering first-time fixes with precision and pride in workmanship.

You will gain access to ongoing manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training, with pathways to accreditation and advancement within the JLR network.

Qualifications

• Formal automotive qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Current hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally in a main dealership.
• Own set of tools and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs with precision and care.
• Diagnose, repair and service vehicles to high standards.
• Apply technical expertise to routine and complex repairs.
• Deliver quality results and build customer trust.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician Opportunity – Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Nelson

Vertu Motors are proud to represent Jaguar Land Rover; two iconic British brands recognised for performance, luxury, capability, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.

At Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Nelson, we are recruiting a skilled Vehicle Technician to support customers across the Jaguar and Land Rover ranges.

What is in It for You?

Competitive Technician Salary Packages

We offer competitive salary packages aligned to the specific dealership, role level, skills, qualifications and manufacturer accreditation. The salary ranges available across our Jaguar Land Rover Technician opportunities are outlined below:

• Service and Maintenance Technician:up to £35,000
• Service and Diagnostic Technician:up to £37,400
• Senior Technician:up to £39,800
• Master Technician:up to £44,600

MOT Tester status is advantageous but not essential, this may provide an uplift within the salary ranges outlined above.

We’re also offering a£4000 sign-on bonus.You’ll receive £2000 when you join us and an additional £2000 in month 13 of your employment.

This is your chance to work at the sharp end of premium automotive technology, supporting vehicles that demand precision, expertise and pride in workmanship. You will build specialist knowledge across advanced diagnostics, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric technology, backed by manufacturer training as Jaguar Land Rover continues to innovate for the future.

Ongoing Manufacturer Training

You will have access to manufacturer-specific training, including dedicated EV and electrical training, supporting you to remain at the forefront of technical developments within the automotive sector.

If you hold a nationally recognised Level 3 Light Vehicle qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, your experience and qualifications will be reviewed by JLR during onboarding. Following this review, JLR will provide an accreditation pathway to support you towards Level 2 qualified status. If you hold Master Technician certification, JLR will also review your experience and support you through the relevant accreditation pathway towards JLR Level 4 qualified status.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Jaguar Land Rover Vehicle Technician, you will play a key role in protecting the ownership experience for customers who expect precision, reliability and attention to detail from premium British automotive brands. Whether you are working on servicing, diagnostics, complex repairs or MOT-related work, you will help deliver first-time fixes and quality workmanship across vehicles built around performance, capability, modern luxury and advanced technology.

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards.
• Applying your technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Taking pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust.

What You Will Need

• A relevant formal qualification, such as City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive, or equivalent.
• Current hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally within a main dealership environment.
• Your own set of tools.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we are committed to investing in our colleagues’ development and creating clear career pathways. As part of our Jaguar Land Rover retailer network, you will benefit from manufacturer training, dedicated EV and electrical training, opportunities to progress through our Evolution Management Development Programme, and the chance to build specialist knowledge within a premium brand environment where performance, capability, technology and customer service come together.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 33 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training.
• Tool insurance programme and preferential service rates.
• Share incentive scheme and pension scheme.
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at a range of retailers.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme and exclusive discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

If your application is successful, employment checks will be completed prior to you starting with us. This may include a criminal record check and a driving licence check.