Vehicle Technician

Command; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,500 - 47,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Tool insurance

Colleague discounts

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician to join their high-performing after-sales team. In this role, you will deliver accurate diagnostics, perform high-quality repairs, and ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, strong diagnostics capability, and commitment to continuous learning including EV technologies. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician.
• Proven experience in warranty repairs and complex fault-finding.
• Methodical approach focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate diagnostics, first-time fixes, and high-quality repair work.
• Carry out advanced servicing and maintenance across a broad vehicle range.
• Conduct electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) and produce detailed reports.
• Complete digital job cards and technical write-ups as per compliance requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic capability

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault finding

MOT Licence

Continuous learning

Education

IMI / City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician

Basic Salary: C£39,500(Depending on Your Experience)

OTE: £47,850 (performance-based: time saved & team profit)

Hours: Full-time, 45 hours per week (rota including weekends)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service), life assurance, pension scheme, tool insurance, colleague discounts, and lifestyle benefits.

Advance your technical career within a manufacturer-led, performance-driven aftersales environment supported by modern workshop facilities and continuous technical training.

We are seeking a skilled Service Technician or a Diagnostic Technician to join a high-performing after-sales team. This role is suited to an experienced technician who is confident working to manufacturer standards, capable of complex diagnostics, and motivated by ongoing professional development — including electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

The Role

As a Service or Diagnostic Technician within the workshop, you will be responsible for delivering accurate diagnostics, first-time fixes, and high-quality repair work, supporting both customer satisfaction and workshop efficiency. As a Service Technician, you will carry out all servicing for our clients' luxury brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out advanced servicing, maintenance, diagnostic and repair work across a broad vehicle range, including warranty repairs and manufacturer campaigns.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and software-related faults using manufacturer diagnostic equipment and technical data.
• Completing a wide scope of work, from routine servicing through to major repairs such as timing and cambelt replacements, to a consistently high standard.
• Conducting electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) and producing detailed, accurate technical reports and repair recommendations.
• Accurately completing digital job cards, technical write-ups and supporting documentation in line with audit, compliance and quality requirements.
• Working closely with workshop control and service teams to support productivity, quality assurance and customer outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• IMI / City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Demonstrable experience as a Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician, ideally within a franchised or manufacturer-approved environment.
• Strong diagnostic capability with proven experience in warranty repairs and complex fault-finding.
• A methodical, process-driven approach with a clear focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
• MOT Licence, desirable, not essential(training and certification available if not currently held).
• A technician committed to continuous learning and progression through manufacturer accreditation and EV/hybrid training pathways.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with a performance-related bonus structure.
• Manufacturer-backed training, including electric and hybrid vehicle servicing and repair.
• Clear career development and accreditation pathways, including senior and master technician progression.
• Financial protection through life assurance, tool insurance and a contributory pension scheme.
• Access to exclusive colleague discounts, wellbeing support and employee benefit platform.