Vehicle Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Ripon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Life insurance

Career progression

Training

Uniform provided

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

Healthcare cash plan

Vehicle purchase/change scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Technical is supporting a leading automotive repair and accident management specialist in Ripon. They are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to service, diagnose and repair a range of vehicles to manufacturer standards.

The role is full-time and permanent with 29,000–36,000 GBP salary, Monday–Friday hours, and overtime available. Benefits include holidays, pension, life insurance, training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience using modern workshop diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair work to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
• Complete repairs on accident-damaged vehicles, including mechanical, electrical and trim-related work.
• Conduct inspections to identify faults and ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and insurance repair procedures.
• Accurately complete job cards, inspection reports and workshop documentation.
• Work efficiently to meet productivity targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Liaise with workshop colleagues and management to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

Electrical/mechanical repair

Education

IMI Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Modern workshop diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Role: Vehicle Technician

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire

Salary: £29,000 - £36,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 + Overtime Available

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Client:

Interaction Technical is supporting a leading automotive repair and accident management specialist with the recruitment of vehicle technician. Due to continued growth and increasing workload, our client is looking for a skilled vehicle technician to join their modern workshop and support the repair of customer, fleet and insurance-approved vehicles.

The Package:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life insurance at 3x annual salary
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Employee uniform provided
• Staff discounts on selected products and services
• Free on-site parking
• Health and wellbeing support service
• Employer-funded healthcare cash plan
• Vehicle purchase/change scheme
• Overtime opportunities available

The Duties:

• Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair work to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
• Complete repairs on accident-damaged vehicles, including mechanical, electrical and trim-related work.
• Conduct inspections to identify faults and ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and insurance repair procedures.
• Accurately complete job cards, inspection reports and workshop documentation.
• Work efficiently to meet productivity targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Liaise with workshop colleagues and management to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic.
• IMI Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience using modern workshop diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience within a manufacturer-approved or accident repair environment would be beneficial.
• MOT Tester qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak with you soon.

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