Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; West of England; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

Overtime pay

Pension & life cover

Tool insurance

Employee discounts

EV & hybrid training

Retail savings

Résumé du poste

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Vehicle Technician at our Bristol client site. The role requires a Level 3 technician or a Level 2 with at least 3 years of hands-on experience, working across a wide range of vehicles for a leading automotive group.

The position offers a strong basic salary (£40,000) with bonus and overtime opportunities, 45-hour weeks and weekend rota, and 22 days leave plus holidays. Training in EV/hybrid tech is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or IMI/City & Guilds equivalent) required.
• Hands-on workshop experience in a franchised dealership preferred.

Responsabilités

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in braking, steering and suspension.
• Perform Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) and record findings.
• Record accurate technical findings and parts requirements on digital job cards.
• Complete standard warranty repairs in line with factory protocols and timescales.
• Maintain high workshop productivity to meet efficiency and first-time fix targets.

Connaissances

Vehicle servicing

Diagnostics

Repair experience

Workshop experience

Formation

NVQ Level 3 / IMI / City & Guilds equivalent

Outils

Diagnostics tools

Description du poste

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role for a Level 3 qualified Technician, or a Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with at least 3 years experience, working with one of the UKs leading automotive groups on a wide range of vehicles. Excellent salary, benefits, overtime, and bonus opportunities available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Location: Bristol

Salary: £40,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE £50,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Working hours: 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis

Job Reference: 29988

Vehicle Technician Benefits

• Strong basic salary with highly rewarding individual efficiency and team performance bonuses.


• 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service.


• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance protection worth twice your salary.


• Peace of mind with full, comprehensive workshop tool insurance coverage.


• Generous discounts on personal car purchases and leasing plans, with substantial employee savings on vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs.


• Dedicated training in EV and hybrid technology, diagnostics, and high-voltage systems.


• Digital portal access offering exclusive savings at major high-street retailers.

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent IMI / City & Guilds qualification).


• Hands-on workshop experience as a mechanic or technician, ideally within a franchised dealership environment.

Vehicle Technician Job role

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and component updates, in line with manufacturer standards.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across braking, steering, suspension, and basic engine systems.


• Complete thorough Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) to identify and record any work required.


• Record accurate technical findings and parts requirements clearly on digital job cards.


• Complete standard warranty repairs in line with factory protocols and agreed timeframes.


• Maintain high levels of workshop productivity to meet individual efficiency and first-time fix targets.

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