Vehicle Technician

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Automotive Recruitment in Grays, Essex is seeking two experienced Vehicle Technicians for a busy workshop. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repairs across many makes and models, with a focus on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years' experience, strong diagnostics, and the ability to work independently in a busy shop. Land Rover and BMW experience is a plus but not essential; a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Around 7-10 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently in a busy workshop.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience carrying out a broad range of mechanical repairs.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair work on various makes and models.
• MOT repairs and brake pad/disc replacement.
• Timing belt replacements and clutch replacements.
• Turbo repairs and replacements; DPF diagnostics and repairs.
• Engine repairs and general mechanical servicing; fault finding and diagnostics.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Independent work

Broad range of mechanical repairs

Job description

Vehicle Technician (2 Vacancies)

Grays, Essex

£35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary

Full-Time | Permanent

Our client, a well-established independent garage based in Grays, is looking to recruit two experienced Vehicle Technicians to join their busy and growing workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy a varied workload and want to join a friendly, professional independent garage with a strong local reputation.

The Role

The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of servicing, maintenance and repair work on various makes and models, including:

• MOT repairs
• Brake pad and brake disc replacement
• Timing belt replacements
• Clutch replacements
• Turbo repairs and replacements
• DPF diagnostics and repairs
• Engine repairs
• General mechanical repairs and servicing
• Fault finding and diagnostics

The garage specialises in Land Rover and BMW vehicles, so previous experience working on these brands would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Around 7-10 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician
• The ability to work independently and efficiently in a busy workshop
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience carrying out a broad range of mechanical repairs
• A full UK driving licence is preferred

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
• 1 in 2 Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• No bonus scheme - competitive guaranteed basic salary