Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A national automotive company in Newport is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician. The role involves complex diagnostics, engine rebuilds, and maintaining high attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a similar role. This position offers competitive benefits, including a company car scheme and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company car scheme with insurance and maintenance

Further training to improve skillset and wage

30 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Toolbox insurance

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong skillset with diagnostic work.
• At least five years of full-time professional experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and complete complex technical work including engine rebuilds.
• Adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes.
• Deliver a first-time fix with high efficiency.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Location: Newport

Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 basic, £45,000 OTE (Uncapped)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm with one in four Saturdays

Reference: 28563

Role Summary

My client is recruiting for an experienced Master Technician for their site in Newport, they are part of a nationwide business with a fantastic reputation.

This Vehicle Technician role will include the most complex level of technical work; from diagnostics to transmission and engine rebuilds and major engine work. Ideally, you will be fully accredited to either master technician level for a particular brand or multiple brands, or senior diagnostic accredited; you must be fully able to complete diagnostic work, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team and mainly bring high attention to detail.

The right individual must be highly confident and professional in their approach whilst being someone who can be efficient and always able to deliver a first‑time fix.

Benefits

• Company car scheme with insurance and maintenance included
• Further training to improve skillset and wage
• 30 days of annual leave rising to 34 with continued service
• Company pension scheme
• Toolbox insurance

Requirements

• Ideally an accredited Master Technician, but this is not essential; if not then you must be able to demonstrate a strong skillset with diagnostic work.
• At minimum you must be fully Vehicle Technician with Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and have at least five years of full time, professional experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant - Daniel Ford - Octane Recruitment

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