Vehicle Technician

Motability Operations Limited; Whitwick; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading vehicle leasing company in Coalville seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician to perform diagnostics and repairs on a range of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, knowledge of automotive systems, and proficiency in using diagnostic tools. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model to promote work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive reward package including annual discretionary bonus

15% non-contributory pension

28 days annual leave

Funded Private Medical Insurance cover

Free access to healthcare apps

Generous family leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive or similar fields.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety systems (ADAS, EV safety).
• Legally able to drive manual vehicles in the UK.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and remove adaptations fitted to vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
• Work on electrical systems and components.

Skills

Experience as a vehicle technician

Knowledge of automotive mechanical systems

Proficiency in diagnostic tools

Ability to troubleshoot electrical faults

Understanding of electric and hybrid vehicles

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive or similar fields

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Company: Motability Operations

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-28T08:58:49Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-26T08:58:49Z

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Description

Working in Vehicle Solutions, part of Motability Operations Limited, the UK's largest vehicle leasing company, you will report to the Mechanical leads. Your primary responsibility is to perform diagnostics and remove adaptations fitted to specially adapted vehicles. Working on vehicles from a range of manufacturers, the role focuses on electrical systems and components. You will ensure vehicles are in optimal operating condition and meet safety and performance standards, ready to be sold to dealers or via auction. Motor Solutions prepares approximately 50 000 vehicles for sale each year at the Coalville centre.

About You

You possess proven experience as a vehicle technician with substantial knowledge of automotive mechanical systems and electrical components. You are proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment for both mechanical and electrical issues, able to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults, and have a strong understanding of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Minimum criteria

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive or similar fields
• Additional certification or training in automotive electrical systems is highly desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of vehicle safety systems (ADAS, EV safety)
• Legally able to drive manual vehicles in the UK
• Experience using diagnostic equipment

About The Company

Motability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to provide mobility solutions to over 700,000 customers and their families across the UK. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK and deliver outstanding customer service with an independently verified satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We find solutions
• We drive change
• We care

We operate hybrid working, allowing you to work on-site and remotely up to two days per week, promoting work/life balance.

Benefits

• Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus
• 15% non-contributory pension (9% during probation)
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days
• Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office
• 1 day for volunteering
• Funded Private Medical Insurance cover
• Electric/hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance at 4× basic salary
• Funded health screening for over 50s
• Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings, discounted gym memberships, season ticket loans
• Employee discount scheme and app
• Free access to healthcare apps (Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP, volunteering app)
• Generous family leave policies

EEO and Diversity

At Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an inclusive employer and provide first‑rate disability access. We accommodate part‑time and flexible working requests as part of our culture of trust and empowerment.