Vehicle Technician

Zohorecruit; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician at a premium brand dealership in Sunderland. You will join a busy workshop, performing health checks, servicing and repairs to a high standard.

The role offers a fixed 4-day week (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri, 42 hours) with a competitive basic salary plus performance bonuses and excellent progression opportunities in a manufacturer-backed environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 LV Maintenance (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 3 years vehicle maintenance experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Service vehicles in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Carry out additional repairs with customer authorisation.
• Complete warranty repairs per manufacturer guidelines and document work accurately.
• Road test customer vehicles to verify faults are resolved.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Job description

Sunderland, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/09/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 3 years previous Vehicle maintenance experience
• City Sunderland
• Province Tyne and Wear
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code SR5

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Premium Brand Dealership

Location: Sunderland SR5

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £34,000-£36000 basic plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and uncapped Time Saved Bonus Scheme (dependent on level)-OTE £42000-£45000

Fixed 4-day working week (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri, 42 hours)

-Overview

We are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our fantastic workshop. Working alongside experienced technicians, you will play a vital role in carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services, and completing any additional repairs.

Reporting to the Aftersales Management team, you will receive ongoing support and access to excellent career progression opportunities, including manufacturer-accredited programme’s and Hybrid & Electric Vehicle training.

Responsibilities

Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology

Conducting vehicle servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests

Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer

Completing warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines and ensuring all relevant documentation is completed accurately

Road testing customer vehicles to ensure faults have been rectified

Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard

About You

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), motor industry experience, and a full and valid UK driving licence .

You will be self-motivated, supportive of your team, ambitious, eager to learn, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.

Previous manufacturer experience is desirable but not essential, as full accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience would also be advantageous but is not essential.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), motor industry experience, and a full and valid UK driving licence .