Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Nottingham is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join their new dealership opening in November 2025. The role offers a salary between £28,000 and £45,800 based on experience, with opportunities for internal progression. A relevant automotive qualification and experience, along with a full UK driving licence, are essential. The company provides a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, annual leave increasing with tenure, and training access.

Benefits

33 days annual leave, increasing to 37

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training including EV training

Management development programme access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool insurance programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates for own vehicle

Exclusive vehicle purchase discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician is essential.
• MOT licence preferred but not essential.
• Must have your own set of tools.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experience built on trust and honesty.
• Ensure quality workmanship and achieve first-time fixes.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

MOT licence preferred

Your own set of tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join our team at Vertu SKODA Nottingham, a brand new dealership opening in November 2025, and become a valued Vehicle Technician!

As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland, meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to your starting with us. These checks may include verification of recent employment, address and credit history, a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

We are offering a basic salary between £28,000 and £45,800, depending on skills and experience, based on a 40‑hour working week with Saturdays paid as overtime, plus an additional over‑performance bonus opportunity. Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. Quality workmanship and achieving first‑time fixes are core values that guide everything we do. We are looking for technicians across all levels and packages, which depend on experience and qualifications.

Salary Packages

• Service and Maintenance Technician: £28,000 – £45,800
• Service and Diagnostic Technician: £30,000 – £38,600
• Senior Technician: £32,000 – £41,000
• Master Technician: £36,000 – £45,800

Qualifications & Skills

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT licence preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service
• Flexible working arrangements – a work‑life balance that suits you
• Access to full manufacturer training, including dedicated EV Electrical training
• Access to the Evolution Management Development programme for those who want to grow into a management position
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Share incentive scheme to invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success
• Tool insurance programme to protect your valuable tools
• Pension scheme to invest in your future with confidence
• Online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme – exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range