Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45,000 salary

Mon-Fri, no weekends

Overtime available

Apprentice training opportunities

Modern diagnostic equipment

Career development

No micro-management

Job summary

We are representing a reputable independent garage in Portsmouth seeking a dedicated vehicle technician to join their team. The role focuses on servicing, repairs and warranty work using advanced diagnostic tools within a modern workshop.

Ideal for experienced motor trade professionals, offering a stable, family-oriented environment with career development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or time-served to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance.
• Proven experience as a vehicle technician, ideally within an independent garage setting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairs to high standards.
• Diagnose faults with modern scanning and diagnostic tools.
• Complete warranty and sales-related repairs as required.
• Maintain professionalism and uphold the garage's reputation.
• Assist with team operations and apprentice development.
• Ensure all work is completed within designated timeframes.

Skills

Diagnostics

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

FordScan

Autel

Snap-On

Smoke testers

Job description

We are representing a reputable independent garage in Portsmouth that is seeking a dedicated vehicle technician to join their team. The role of vehicle technician is pivotal to maintaining the high standards of service that the garage is known for. This opportunity is ideal for experienced motor trade professionals looking to work in a stable, family-oriented environment with a strong reputation for quality and professionalism. The vehicle technician will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, focusing on sales and warranty work, and will work closely with advanced diagnostic tools and modern workshop equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours, with no weekends required
• Optional overtime at time and a half, providing additional earning potential
• Supportive and friendly working environment where skills are valued
• Opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles, including servicing, repairs, and warranty work
• Use of advanced diagnostic equipment such as FordScan and Snap-On
• Potential for career development, including involvement in apprentice training
• No micro-management; a professional yet relaxed atmosphere

Duties

• Conduct vehicle servicing and repairs to high standards efficiently
• Diagnose faults accurately using modern scanning and diagnostic tools
• Complete warranty and sales-related repairs as required
• Maintain professionalism and uphold the reputation of the garage
• Assist with team operations and support apprentice development
• Ensure all work is completed within designated timeframes

Requirements

• Fully qualified or time-served to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven experience as a vehicle technician, ideally within an independent garage setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Competence in using diagnostic equipment such as FordScan, Autel, Snap-On, and smoke testers

If you are a motivated vehicle technician seeking to enhance your career within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Portsmouth and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantasticVehicle Technician opportunity