Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Tool insurance

EV/hybrid training

Employee discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus (£2,000)

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in Oxford for a permanent, full-time role after a 45-hour week with Saturday rota. The successful candidate will be Level 3 qualified or Level 2 with at least three years of experience, and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Salary is up to £40,100 per year, with bonus, overtime, and potential OTE over £50,275. Benefits include 25 days' leave, pension, life assurance, and workshop tool insurance, plus EV/hybrid training and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent IMI/City & Guilds) is required.
• Hands-on workshop experience as a mechanic/technician, preferably in a franchised dealership.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing per manufacturer standards (oil changes, filters, parts updates).
• Diagnose and repair faults across braking, steering, suspension, and basic engine systems.
• Complete EV health checks (eVHCs) and record findings clearly on digital job cards.
• Perform standard warranty repairs following factory protocols and timescales.
• Maintain high workshop productivity and meet individual efficiency and first-time fix targets.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 LVMR

Hands-on workshop experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 LVMR

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role for a Level 3 qualified Technician, or a Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with at least 3 years experience, working with one of the UKs leading automotive groups on a wide range of vehicles. Excellent salary, benefits, overtime, and bonus opportunities available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Location

Oxford

Pay / salary

up to £40,100basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE in exceess of £50,275

Job type

Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule

45 hours per week, including Saturday morning on a rota basis

Benefits

• Strong basic salary with highly rewarding individual efficiency and team performance bonuses.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance protection worth twice your salary.
• Peace of mind with full, comprehensive workshop tool insurance coverage.

• Generous discounts on personal car purchases and leasing plans, with substantial employee savings on vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs.

• Dedicated training in EV and hybrid technology, diagnostics, and high-voltage systems.
• Earn up to £2,000 for successfully recommending new colleagues to the group.
• Digital portal access offering exclusive savings at major high-street retailers.

Company

You would be joining a well-established UK automotive retail group with a strong national presence and a reputation for representing leading vehicle brands. The business operates a large network of dealerships and aftersales sites, offering a professional workshop environment, ongoing manufacturer training, and excellent long-term career opportunities.

Skills and experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent IMI / City & Guilds qualification).
• Hands-on workshop experience as a mechanic or technician, ideally within a franchised dealership environment.

Job responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and component updates, in line with manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across braking, steering, suspension, and basic engine systems.
• Complete thorough Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) to identify and record any work required.
• Record accurate technical findings and parts requirements clearly on digital job cards.
• Complete standard warranty repairs in line with factory protocols and agreed timeframes.
• Maintain high levels of workshop productivity to meet individual efficiency and first-time fix targets.