Vehicle Technician: Diagnostics & Repair Specialist

Formel D; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up-to-date diagnostic tools

Training opportunities

Stable employment

Job summary

Formel D is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our Birmingham workshop in Erdington. The role covers service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on petrol, diesel and light commercial vehicles, with emphasis on electrical systems and ECU fault finding.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 and 5+ years hands-on experience, be capable of working to manufacturer schedules, and be RTW in the UK without sponsorship. Permanent on-site role with potential to progress.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on experience as a Mechanic.
• Strong experience diagnosing faults on modern vehicles.
• Good understanding of engine management systems, CAN bus networks, and vehicle electronics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer service schedules.
• Perform mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, steering, exhausts, timing belts/chains, clutches, and engine components.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across engine management, ABS, airbag (SRS), traction control, and electronic stability systems.
• Identify and repair electrical faults including wiring, sensors, actuators, batteries, charging systems, and starter motors.
• Use manufacturer-level and aftermarket diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle ECUs, read fault codes, live data, and carry out system tests.
• Carry out fault-finding using wiring diagrams, technical data, and guided diagnostics.
• Reset service indicators and perform ECU coding/adaptations where required.
• Carry out pre-MOT inspections, fault rectification, and MOT failure repairs.
• Conduct road tests before and after repairs to ensure issues are fully resolved.
• Ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Accurately document diagnostic findings, repair work completed, and parts used.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electronics knowledge

Live data interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic scanners

Job description

Formel D is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our Birmingham workshop in Erdington. The role covers service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on petrol, diesel and light commercial vehicles, with emphasis on electrical systems and ECU fault finding.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 and 5+ years hands-on experience, be capable of working to manufacturer schedules, and be RTW in the UK without sponsorship. Permanent on-site role with potential to progress.