Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training programme

Pension

Annual leave

Birthday off

Career progression

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd in Oldbury is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy commercial workshop. You will diagnose and repair light commercial vehicles, perform servicing, and prepare fleet vehicles for MOT testing.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a valid UK/EU driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. Overtime is paid at 1.25x and a structured training programme supports career progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous Vehicle Technician experience.
• Full UK/EU/Irish driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair light commercial vehicles.
• Perform servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Record work accurately in vehicle logs.
• Collaborate with workshop colleagues.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical diagnosis

LCV experience

Diagnostics

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, LCV Technician or Motor Vehicle Technician to join a commercial fleet workshop in Oldbury. Applicants must have previous Vehicle technician experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Oldbury

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | 42.5 hours per week

Reference: WOVT | 31235

Why Apply?

• - Monday to Friday
• - Overtime paid at 1.25x
• - Structured technical training programme
• - Progression to Master Technician
• - Regular salary reviews
• - Generous annual leave
• - Birthday off
• - Pension and Life Assurance
• - Long-term career progression
• - Service, maintain and repair light commercial vehicles and fleet vehicles
• - Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• - Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance
• - Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
• - Complete repairs to required safety and quality standards
• - Accurately record completed maintenance and repair work
• - Work closely with other Technicians and workshop colleagues
• - Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• - Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Mechanic or LCV Technician
• - Previous experience working on light commercial vehicles (LCVs)
• - Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience
• - Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• - Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence
• - Right to work in the UK