Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

OTE £3,600 bonus

Level 3 IMI & Hybrid training

Extensive training programme

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, &

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment client seeks a Vehicle Technician for their Crawley retail centre. You will review work on customer vehicles and carry out fast-fit mechanical tasks plus light and full-service work.

The role offers a base salary of £32,000–£34,000 with uncapped OTE around £3,600, and a rota including Saturdays. Benefits include extensive training and career progression within a fast-growing automotive business.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Interest in Hybrid vehicles and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work.
• Fast fit duties such as replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts.
• Operate precision wheel alignment machinery, interpret readings and adjust accurately.
• Perform tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements and repairs across various makes.
• Collaborate with workshop team to achieve targets.
• Work as a team with other Vehicle Technicians.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Experience as Vehicle Technician

Hybrid vehicles interest

Job description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician based at their retail centre in Crawley.

As a Vehicle Technician you would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicles, completing wide range of fast fit mechanical work and light and full-service work.

Location: Crawley Pay / salary: Basic: £32,000 to £34,000 OTE: Uncapped and realistic £3,600 Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 08:30 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600
• Will put you though your level 3 qualifications both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as, Replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targets
• Work as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

To be a Vehicle Technician you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

Our client

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.