Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment

Rushmere St Andrew

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Accredited manufacturer training

Staff discounts

Employment Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Octane Recruitment advertises a Vehicle Technician vacancy in Ipswich within a busy aftersales team. The role involves servicing, repairs, fault diagnosis and warranty work to manufacturer guidelines, with independent work within defined timeframes and a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should hold City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, have a full UK Driving Licence, and possess strong diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance required.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability essential.
Ability to work independently within time constraints.

Responsibilities

Service and maintain vehicles following manufacturer procedures and timescales.
Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, fault finding and defect rectification.
Identify worn components and report findings for customer authorisation.
Complete warranty repairs and associated documentation accurately.
Follow workshop processes, codes of practice and Health & Safety standards.
Work collaboratively with the wider service team to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Technician - Ipswich

Salary: Competitive, plus bonus

Hours: Full-time

Licence Required: Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits: 25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 3 years), accredited training, staff discounts, EAP, onsite parking, pension, wellbeing programme

About the Role

A great opportunity has opened for an experienced vehicle technician to join a busy, well-established aftersales team in Ipswich. This role suits a vehicle technician who enjoys a varied workshop environment, takes pride in high standards, and delivers excellent customer service.

As a vehicle technician, you'll carry out servicing, repairs, fault diagnosis and warranty work in line with manufacturer guidelines. You'll be working independently within set timeframes, identifying defects, completing accurate job card write-ups, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Service and maintain vehicles following manufacturer procedures and timescales
Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, fault finding and defect rectification
Identify worn components and report findings professionally for customer authorisation
Complete warranty repairs and associated documentation accurately
Follow workshop processes, codes of practice and Health & Safety standards
Work collaboratively with the wider service team to ensure smooth workflow

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