Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Renhold; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 45k

Weekdays only

No weekends

MOT licence training

EV/Hybrid training

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician for a reputable independent garage in Bedford. This role offers a competitive salary, modern workshop facilities, and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will diagnose faults, service a mix of cars and light commercial vehicles, and work within a supportive team. MOT testing may be involved if licensed, with ongoing training available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is required.
• Minimum 3 years' workshop experience.
• Own tools are required.
• MOT Licence preferred but not essential.
• Diagnostic experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Perform full vehicle services and repairs on cars and light vans.
• Use modern diagnostic tools to identify faults.
• Carry out MOT testing if licensed.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Diagnostic experience

Own tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a reputable independent garage in Bedford. This is an excellent Vehicle Technician opportunity for experienced professionals looking to enhance their career within a well-established workshop that values technical expertise and professional development. The Vehicle Technician role offers a competitive salary, modern working environment, and genuine prospects for career progression.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £45,000
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• No weekend working required
• Opportunities to gain MOT Licence and Hybrid/EV training
• Access to the latest diagnostic equipment and technology
• Further training and qualifications, including F-Gas
• Stable employment with an established independent garage
• Varied workload, servicing cars and light commercial vehicles
• Supportive management with a background in technical roles, committed to staff development

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

• Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards
• Perform full vehicle services and repairs on a diverse range of vehicles, predominantly cars, with some vans
• Use modern diagnostic tools to identify faults efficiently and accurately
• Record vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance issues
• Carry out MOT testing (Class 4 and potentially Class 7) if holding the relevant licence
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, maintaining safety and quality standards
• Work efficiently within a team of dedicated technicians, contributing to a positive workshop environment

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a workshop environment
• Time-served technicians without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply
• MOT Licence preferred but not essential
• Own tools are required
• Diagnostic experience is advantageous
• Experience working on German vehicles is desirable but not essential
• A proactive approach to skills development and career progression