Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Tool insurance

Employee discounts

EV/hybrid training

Referral bonus

Digital shopping portal

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician, or a Level 2 Technician with at least 3 years’ experience, to join a leading UK automotive group in Oxford. The role offers an excellent salary, overtime, and bonus opportunities.

You will service, diagnose, and repair to manufacturer standards, perform eVHCs, and keep digital job cards up to date. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hands-on workshop experience

Franchised dealership experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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.