Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Shipton-on-Cherwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (time and a half)

Pension scheme

37–40 hour week with Sat overtime

Fantastic training & progression

22 days leave + 8 BH

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy, modern dealership in Kidlington. The role offers a salary up to £35,000 plus a performance bonus up to £50,000 OTE and overtime opportunities.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00–17:00 with one in four Saturdays 8:00–12:30, paid as overtime. This is a chance to join a nationwide, multi-franchise dealer group with full manufacturer-approved training and clear long-term progression prospects.

Qualifications

• IMI or NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is required.
• Several years of post-qualification workshop experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points is required.
• Must be committed, reliable and able to work in a team.
• Active MOT licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, servicing and repairs to manufacturer and dealership standards.
• Diagnose faults and report vehicle condition to the Service Manager.
• Complete all work to required quality procedures and franchise standards.
• Work efficiently in a busy dealership while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Support team targets and contribute positively to workshop performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

MOT awareness

Education

IMI or NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their busy, modern dealership in Kidlington. This is an excellent opportunity to join their nationwide, multi-franchise approved dealer group.

Benefits

• Starting salary up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience and current earnings.
• Performance-related bonus scheme offering up to £50,000 OTE.
• Overtime, including Saturdays, paid at time and a half.
• 22 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Full manufacturer-approved training and excellent long-term career development prospects.
• Monday to Friday working hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, plus one in four Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:30pm, paid as overtime.
• Our Vehicle Technician will benefit from modern working conditions and a supportive workshop team.

Duties of a Vehicle Technician

• As a Vehicle Technician, carry out fault diagnosis, servicing and repairs in line with manufacturer and dealership standards.
• Accurately diagnose faults and report vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance to the Service Manager.
• Complete all work to the required quality procedures and franchise standards.
• Work efficiently within a busy dealership environment while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Support team targets and contribute positively to the workshop's performance.

Requirements

• The successful Vehicle Technician must hold IMI or NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, as a minimum.
• Several years of post-qualification workshop experience is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points is required.
• You must be committed, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to produce high-quality work while working towards team targets is essential.An active MOT licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
• This Vehicle Technician position is suited to a motivated individual seeking long-term progression within an established automotive group.