Vehicle Technician

Wollaston BMW; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Private health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development

30 days holiday rising to 32 with‑long

Job summary

Wollaston BMW in Northampton is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join the expanding aftersales team. You will service, maintain, diagnose and repair vehicles across our premium brands, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

The role offers a Monday–Friday pattern and a 1 in 3 Saturdays rota, a £33,000 starting salary plus £6,000 OTE, 30 days holiday (32 with service), birthday off, private health insurance, cycle to work and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Vehicle Technician with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to quality.
• Experience in prestige or manufacturer environments is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Use the latest diagnostic equipment and technology.
• Work efficiently to agreed timescales while maintaining high quality.
• Ensure each vehicle exits the workshop in excellent condition.
• Collaborate within a professional aftersales team.
• Deliver high levels of service and customer care Wollaston is known for.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Electronic systems

Workshop efficiency

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Vehicle Technician - BMW, MINI, Chery & INEOS
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Vehicle Technician to join our growing aftersales team at Wollaston Northampton, now operating from our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
This is an exciting time to join Wollaston as we continue to grow our business and represent an expanding portfolio of premium and specialist automotive brands, including BMW, MINI, Chery and INEOS.

About The Role

As a Wollaston Vehicle Technician, you will join a highly skilled and supportive team and be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicles across our multiple brands.
Working from our new facility, you'll have access to modern equipment, the latest technology and excellent workshop facilities, giving you the tools and environment to carry out your work to the highest possible standard.
Your role will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Using the latest diagnostic equipment and technology
• Working efficiently to agreed timescales and maintaining high-quality standards
• Ensuring every vehicle leaves the workshop in excellent condition
• Working as part of a professional and supportive aftersales team
• Delivering the high levels of service and customer care that Wollaston is known for

Working hours & package

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, 1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
• £33,000 basic starting salary, £6,000 OTE bonus
• 30 days' holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 32 days with service
• Your birthday off
• Health care & Life insurancePrivate health insurance
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About You

You will be a qualified Vehicle Technician with a formal qualification such as City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, or an equivalent qualification.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills and can work efficiently while maintaining excellent standards.
Previous experience within a prestige or manufacturer environment would be advantageous, but it is not essential. With our excellent facilities, manufacturer training and experienced team around you, we can support the right individual in developing their skills and progressing their career.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about vehicles, take pride in delivering quality workmanship and enjoy being part of a successful team.

Why Wollaston?

Wollaston, part of the William Morgan Group, has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional automotive experiences.
We're continuing to invest in our people, our facilities and our brands, creating an environment where talented individuals can develop, succeed and build a long-term career.
Joining us now means becoming part of an exciting period of growth, with the opportunity to work across BMW, MINI, Chery and INEOS from our impressive new Northampton facility.
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking and growing automotive group, we'd love to hear from you.