Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Technician who will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification, current experience, and an MOT license. With a competitive salary ranging from £30,076 to £37,770 based on skills and experience, plus various benefits including flexible working, ongoing training, and enhanced leave policies, this opportunity offers excellent career development potential. Join our team and advance your career in an exciting environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training access

Evolution Management Development program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform with cashback

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Must have Current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Must possess an MOT license.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience built on trust and honesty.
• Achieve first‑time fixes in all aspects of vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

MOT license

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first‑time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence
• Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today!
• We are offering a basic salary between £30,076 – £37,770 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 42‑hour working week – Monday – Friday only! Plus an additional over‑performance bonus opportunity.
• At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:
• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to recharge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work‑life balance that suits
• Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward, including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
• Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
• An enhanced maternity and paternity leave – our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
• Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company's continued success.
• Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
• Our Pension scheme – invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
• Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
• Preferential service rates – as a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme – get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range