Vehicle Technician at WLMG Reading

WLMG Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays

Group Pension

Bonus schemes

Job summary

MG retailer in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking a motivated Vehicle Technician Level 3. The role offers a five-day working week (Monday to Friday, no weekends) with a competitive basic salary and bonus schemes. EV training is provided for the right candidate, with manufacturer training pro‑vided for career progression.

The ideal candidate will be NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent apprenticeship) and may have 2 years of automotive repair experience. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent apprenticeship
• EV qualification preferred (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment and repair to manufacturer specs
• Meet customers to understand technical problems and advise accordingly
• Diagnose and repair faults on MG vehicles with up-to-date technology
• Carry out servicing and maintenance to high standards
• Ensure safe working practices for self and colleagues
• Liaise with Service Advisors for clear updates and timescales
• Complete service documentation per warranty requirements
• Perform road tests as part of vehicle checks
• Maintain workshop equipment and cleanliness

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

EV qualification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits 22 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays, Group Pension

Salary Competitive Basic Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Performance & Bonus Schemes

Vehicle Technician Level 3

About the Role & Work-Life Balance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a successful and motivated technician to join our MG retailer based in Reading, Berkshire.

We value our team's work-life balance! We have recently moved all our service departments to a FIVE-DAY WORKING WEEK (Monday - Friday, NO WEEKENDS), allowing a better work-life balance for all our service staff.

The ideal candidate will be apprenticeship-trained as a minimum to NVQ Level 3 and EV qualified (though EV training will be provided for the right candidate), ideally with suitable manufacturer workshop experience. Full manufacturer training will be provided for someone with the ambition to progress.

Day-to-Day Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Through diagnostic equipment and a systematic approach, ensure vehicle faults are diagnosed and rectified accurately.
• Meet with customers to identify and clearly understand technical problems as and when required.
• Ensure full understanding of the latest technology introduced across the MG vehicle range and how to diagnose/repair faults.
• Carry out diagnosis, repairs, and servicing to the highest standards and appropriate manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices for yourself and colleagues.
• Liaise with Service Advisors and workshop controllers to provide clear updates and job completion times.
• Complete relevant service documentation (Job sheets, PDIs, health checks, service reports) in line with warranty and dealership requirements.
• Perform routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and road testing (including manual transmission).
• Maintain workshop equipment and facilities to ensure functional longevity, safety, and high housekeeping standards.

Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent apprenticeship qualification).
• EV (Electric Vehicle) qualification preferred (training provided for right candidate).
• Automotive repair experience (2 years preferred), ideally within a franchised dealership.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Earnings: Competitive Basic Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Performance & Bonus Schemes
Schedule: Monday to Friday ONLY - NO WEEKENDS! (Great work-life balance)
Benefits: 22 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays, Group Pension