Vehicle Technician – Diagnostics, Servicing & Repairs

Octane Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, andadop

GP and mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

Salary access via PayNow

Discounts: retail, travel, fitness

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Manufacturer-accredited training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician role in Guildford. The successful candidate will handle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of vehicles.

A Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) or Level 2 with 3 years’ experience is required, plus a well-equipped toolbox. The position is full-time, features a 40-hour week with Saturday rota, and offers a competitive basic salary with overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and health checks per manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job cards.
• Conduct road tests to verify faults are fully resolved before handover.
• Collaborate with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Workshop experience

Diagnostics experience

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Level 2 Technician/Mechanic with 3 years’ workshop experience

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician role in Guildford. The successful candidate will handle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of vehicles.

A Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) or Level 2 with 3 years’ experience is required, plus a well-equipped toolbox. The position is full-time, features a 40-hour week with Saturday rota, and offers a competitive basic salary with overtime and bonuses.