Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Thulston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Discounted servicing

Wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Long Service Awards

Sales Development Programme

Manufacturer training

Family-focused environment

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for a busy main dealership in Dover. You will join a large UK dealer group offering extensive training, career progression and a supportive environment.

You will service, maintain and repair to manufacturer standards, diagnose faults, perform health checks, and conduct road tests. A Level 3 qualification, MOT Licence and 2 years' experience are required, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent.
• Valid MOT Tester Licence.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct vehicle health checks and inspections.
• Road tests before and after repairs where required.
• Ensure safe, efficient work and high workmanship standards.
• Complete workshop paperwork and job cards accurately.
• Collaborate with Workshop Controller and Service Advisors to maintain workflow.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

MOT Tester Licence

Vehicle Technician Experience

Diagnostics

Mechanical Repair

Driving Licence

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Location: Dover

Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic + Benefits

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm (30-minute lunch), plus 1 in 3 Saturdays

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy and well-established maindealership in Dover. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the UK's largest dealer groups, offering outstanding training, excellent employee benefits and genuine long-term career progression within a supportive, people-focused environment.

Vehicle Technician Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Employee discounts on new and used vehicles
• Discounted servicing, repairs and aftersales products
• Wellbeing support including Digital GP, flu vaccinations and My Health Advantage app
• People First Recognition Schemes
• Long Service Awards
• Sales Development Programme
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development
• Family-focused working environment

Vehicle Technician Role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct vehicle health checks and inspections.
• Carry out road tests before and after repairs where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Complete workshop paperwork and job cards accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the Workshop Controller and Service Advisors to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain high standards of workmanship at all times.

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (or equivalent).
• Valid MOT Tester Licence.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and customer service.

Please note all applications will be handled confidentially.