Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a high-performing service team in Sudbury. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000 plus bonuses and overtime, with an OTE of £45,000. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and hands-on experience in light vehicle maintenance. The position provides excellent training opportunities, clear pathways for career progression, and benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement and health access.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Manufacturer-accredited training

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Life Assurance

24/7 Smart Health access

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Ability to carry out mechanical and electrical diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using diagnostic machine.
• Advising customers on further work required.
• Work closely with the technical team for guidance.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical diagnosis

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Customer interaction

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician

Contract £35,000 plus bonus and overtime OTE £45,000 Plus

Hours: 42 per week – Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, and Saturdays on a rota, 08:00 to 12:00

Reference: 28258

Are you an NVQ Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician? Do you have hands-on experience in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair? If so, we want to hear from you! We\'re currently looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our clients busy, high-performing service team in Sudbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative, customer-focused team.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary ranging from £31,000 to £36,000 depending on your experience and qualifications
• Bonus potential taking your OTE up to £44,600, with further earning potential through overachievement
• Additional £2,000 salary enhancement for EV qualifications
• Access to full manufacturer-accredited training, including Hybrid & Electric Vehicle certification
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• Enhanced holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover after two years’ service
• 24/7 Smart Health access for you and your immediate family
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Additional commission and bonus opportunities depending on role performance

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using (Brand specific diagnostic machine) to manufacturers guidelines
• Working with the Master Tech for guidance when dealing with complex issues
• Working closely with the manufacturers technical team when guidance is required
• Advising the customer/manufacturer of any further work required
• Road testing with the customer to support in identifying faults

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician
• Hands-on experience in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Whether you\'re a qualified Vehicle Technician ready to step into a Senior or Diagnostic role, or you\'re looking to continue developing your career with manufacturer support, we provide the training and support to help you thrive.

All Vehicle Technician applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL Consultant: Liam Bolton

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experience then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites