Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Old Down; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Early finish on Fridays

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Fuel allowance

On-going technical training

Free uniform

On-site parking

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to join a reputable family-run automotive service centre in Stroud. You will diagnose faults, service and repair vehicles, and contribute to customer safety and satisfaction in a busy, quality-focused workshop.

Requirements include NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a valid UK driving licence, and experience with diagnostics. MOT licences are an advantage.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Experience in fault diagnostics, servicing and repairs.
• Active MOT licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis on a variety of vehicles using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform routine servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicle standards.
• Complete MOTs, subject to holding an active MOT licence.
• Ensure all work adheres to health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately report vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance to the management team.
• Maintain a tidy and organised workshop environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Assist fellow team members in achieving workshop targets and customer satisfaction as a Vehicle Technician.

Skills

Fault diagnostics

Servicing

Maintenance

Repairs

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

MOT licence

Job description

Join a reputable family-run automotive service centre in Stroud as a Vehicle Technician and advance your career within a well-established business that values quality workmanship and team cohesion. Our client is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to deliver expert vehicle diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.

- Competitive salary between £17-20 per hour, depending on experience

- 37-hour work week: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-1:00pm Friday

- Flexi-time options available to support work-life balance

- Early finish on Fridays

- Enhanced holiday entitlement

- Potential fuel allowance to assist with commuting costs

- On-going technical training and development

- Free uniform and on-site parking for added convenience

- Excellent long-term career prospects within a family-run business operating for nearly 40 years

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct fault diagnosis on a variety of vehicles using diagnostic equipment

- Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs to vehicle standards

- Complete MOTs, subject to holding an active MOT licence

- Ensure all work adheres to health and safety procedures and quality standards

- Accurately report vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance to the management team

- Maintain a tidy and organised workshop environment, complying with health and safety regulations

- Assist fellow team members in achieving workshop targets and customer satisfaction as a Vehicle Technician

Requirements:

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)

- Valid UK driving licence with minimal points

- Experience in fault diagnostics, servicing, and repairs

- Motivated, reliable, and able to produce high-quality work in a busy workshop setting

- A team player with good communication skills

- Active MOT licence is advantageous but not essential