Vehicle Technician: Diagnostics, Servicing & Repairs

Octane Recruitment Limited; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with clear career进?

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

24/7 online GP and mental health

Health care and well-being schemes

Flexible salary access via PayNow

Discounts: retail, travel, fitness

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Manufacturer-accredited training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Vehicle Technician for one of the UK’s leading automotive retail groups, based in Bishop's Stortford. The role requires a Level 3 qualification or a Level 2 with 3 years of experience, and offers a strong salary with overtime and bonus opportunities.

The successful candidate will service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of vehicles, with responsibilities including diagnostics across mechanical, electrical, and powertrain systems.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds) or Level 2 with 3 years' workshop experience.
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties.
• Experience servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and mechanical/electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
• Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.
• Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.

Skills

LV Maintenance & Repair Level 3

Level 2 with 3 years experience

Toolbox

Servicing/Diagnostics/Repairs

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in LV Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Vehicle Technician for one of the UK’s leading automotive retail groups, based in Bishop's Stortford. The role requires a Level 3 qualification or a Level 2 with 3 years of experience, and offers a strong salary with overtime and bonus opportunities.

The successful candidate will service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of vehicles, with responsibilities including diagnostics across mechanical, electrical, and powertrain systems.