Vehicle Technician

IMI; Snodland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 8% salary

Overtime pay time and a half

24–26 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Health & Dental plans

Employee assistance programme

Pension & share schemes

Staff discounts

IMI accredited training

Job summary

IMI is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for a fleet workshop in Snodland. You will service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans, diagnosing faults and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role offers day shifts, 42.5 hours per week, overtime paid at time and a half, and a salary of £39,729 basic with an OTE of £45,729. Applicants should have Level 2 with 3+ years or Level 3 plus strong diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification with 3+ years as Technician/Mechanic or Level 3 qualification with relevant experience
• Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
• Inspect vehicles and identify required repair work
• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently
• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs
• Work with the wider workshop team to maximise fleet availability

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Servicing & repair

Safety focus

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Date: 2026-10-05T15:39:08

Location: Snodland, Kent, GB, ME6 5

Employment Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-11-03T00:18:04.693

Reference: 39729

Job Title: Vehicle Technician - Snodland

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Snodland.

Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

• Location: Snodland
• Salary: £39,729 basic
• OTE: £45,729 plus overtime
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week - day shifts only
• Overtime: Available as required, paid at time and a half
• Reference: 31672

Company Benefits

• Bonus worth up to 8% of salary - not based on time saved
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Day shifts only
• 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life assurance at 2x salary
• Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Financial wellbeing support
• IMI-accredited technical training

Vehicle Technician Role

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
• Inspect vehicles and identify required repair work
• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently
• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs
• Work with the wider workshop team to maximise fleet availability

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician
• Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet
• Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance
• Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team
• Right to work in the UK