Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Uncapped bonus scheme

Qualifications sponsorship (Level 3 IM

Hybrid training

Extensive training programme

Career development

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Long service recognition

Cycle to work

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited client is seeking a Vehicle Technician at their Weston-super-Mare retail centre. You will review work on customer vehicles and perform a wide range of fast-fit mechanical tasks and light to full-service work.

No formal qualifications are required; the client will fund your Level 3 IMI and Hybrid qualifications. Salary is £33,000–£36,000 with an uncapped OTE of £3,600. Shift is 08:30–17:30 Monday to Friday and 08:30–16:00 Saturdays on a rota.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no formal qualifications required).
• Desire to learn and develop in the automotive field, especially hybrids.

Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work.
• Fast-fit duties: brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts.
• Operate precision wheel alignment machinery and interpret readings.
• Carrying out tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various makes.
• Collaborate with workshop team to meet targets.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Experience as Vehicle Technician

Automotive industry passion

Hybrid car knowledge

Tools

Wheel alignment equipment

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician based at their retail centre in Weston Super Mare.

As a Vehicle Technician you would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicles, completing wide range of fast fit mechanical work and light and full-service work.

You do not need to be a qualified technician for this role, our client is happy to put you through your qualifications!

Location: Weston Super Mare

Pay / salary: Basic: £33,000 to £36,000

OTE: Uncapped and realistic £3,600

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 08:30 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600
• Will put you though your level 3 qualifications both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as, Replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targets
• Work as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

To be a Vehicle Technician you will need

• Valid UK driving licence Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years. They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.