Vehicle Technician

Land Rover; Nelson; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave rising to 37 with

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Manufacturer training (EV & electrical

Tool insurance

Share incentive scheme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Nelson is recruiting a skilled Vehicle Technician to support customers across Jaguar and Land Rover. You will work on servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, delivering first-time fixes and quality workmanship across premium vehicles.

You will benefit from ongoing manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training, with a clear accreditation pathway. A Level 3 Automotive qualification, tools, and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Automotive or equivalent.
• Current hands-on experience as Vehicle Technician in a main dealership.
• Own set of tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnose, repair and service vehicles to the highest standards.
• Apply technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Take pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Quality workmanship

Customer service focus

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive

Tools

Tools

Job description

Land Rover Nelson, Churchill Way, Lomeshaye Business Park, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LL

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. There is also a bonus opportunity of up to £5,000.

The salary ranges available across our Jaguar Land Rover Technician opportunities are outlined below:

• Prep Technician: up to £36,000
• Service and Maintenance Technician:up to £38,000
• Service and Diagnostic Technician:up to £41,000
• Senior Technician:up to £43,000

This is based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend working

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.

• 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.