Vehicle Technician – Family-Run Workshop, Wakefield

AKA Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime on Saturdays

Salary up to £36,000 depending on exp.

Family-run business environment

Modern workshop facilities

Job summary

Aka Recruitment partners with a local client in Wakefield to recruit a Vehicle Technician for a busy, family-run workshop. You will service, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicles, ensuring work meets manufacturer standards and quality is upheld.

This role offers a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm schedule with overtime on Saturdays. Salary up to £36,000 with negotiable terms based on experience and excellent workshop conditions.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician in the automotive sector.
• Own tools are essential.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• MOT testing licence advantageous but not essential.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on various vehicle makes and models.
• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Complete health checks and document service work.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop and adhere to safety regulations.
• Work with service advisors to complete work within timescales.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Workshop efficiency

Attention to detail

Own tools

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

OBD diagnostic tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Aka Recruitment partners with a local client in Wakefield to recruit a Vehicle Technician for a busy, family-run workshop. You will service, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicles, ensuring work meets manufacturer standards and quality is upheld.

This role offers a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm schedule with overtime on Saturdays. Salary up to £36,000 with negotiable terms based on experience and excellent workshop conditions.