Vehicle Technician

Silcom Recruitment Limited; Sheet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive team

Job summary

Silcom Recruitment is supporting an independent vehicle specialist in Petersfield, Hampshire, to recruit a skilled Vehicle Technician for their workshop. The role focuses on servicing, diagnostics, and repairs in a modern workshop with top diagnostic equipment.

You will join a friendly, professional team, carry out servicing and inspections, and work on a range of vehicles including premium or specialist brands. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with premium or specialist vehicles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Undertake repairs involving brakes, clutches, suspension, steering, gearboxes, and other vehicle components.
• Complete vehicle inspections and health checks, ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard.
• Identify additional work required and communicate findings clearly to the workshop team.
• Work efficiently and accurately, maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

The Role

Silcom Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a well‑established and reputable independent vehicle specialist based in Petersfield, Hampshire, who are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join their workshop team.

Our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality vehicle servicing, diagnostics, maintenance, and mechanical repairs. Working within a specialist workshop equipped with modern diagnostic equipment, this is a fantastic opportunity for a technician with strong mechanical knowledge to join a friendly, experienced, and professional team.

Responsibilities & Requirements of a Vehicle Technician

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Undertake repairs involving brakes, clutches, suspension, steering, gearboxes, and other vehicle components.
• Complete vehicle inspections and health checks, ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard.
• Identify additional work required and communicate findings clearly to the workshop team.
• Work efficiently and accurately, maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Previous experience working within a main dealership or independent garage environment is essential.
• Experience working with premium or specialist vehicles would be advantageous, although technicians from other manufacturer backgrounds will be considered.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding abilities would be advantageous.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

The Package

• Salary: Up to £55,000 basic!
• Hours: Monday - Friday - No Weekends!
• Modern workshop facilities with up‑to‑date diagnostic equipment.
• Supportive team environment within a well‑established main dealer automotive group.