Vehicle Technician - No Weekends

Vertu Motors plc; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus £4,000

33 days annual leave

Manufacturer training

Job summary

Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter is recruiting a skilled Vehicle Technician to support customers across Jaguar and Land Rover ranges. You will work Monday to Friday with no weekends, focusing on servicing, diagnostics, repairs and MOT-related work to deliver first-time fixes and high-quality workmanship.

You will build specialist knowledge across hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric technology, backed by manufacturer training and progression pathways within the Vertu network.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Automotive (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3)
• Hands-on Vehicle Technician experience, ideally in a main dealership
• Own set of automotive tools
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards.
• Applying your technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Taking pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust.

Skills

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

Hands-on vehicle experience

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive

Job description

Vehicle Technician Opportunity – Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter

Vertu Motors are proud to represent Jaguar Land Rover; two iconic British brands recognised for performance, luxury, capability, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.

At Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter, we are recruiting a skilled Vehicle Technician to support customers across the Jaguar and Land Rover ranges.

What is in It for You?

Competitive Technician Salary Packages

Qualifications

We offer competitive salary packages aligned to the specific dealership, role level, skills, qualifications and manufacturer accreditation. The salary ranges available across our Jaguar Land Rover Technician opportunities are outlined below:

• Service & Maintenance Technician – up to £36,950
• Service & Diagnostic Technician – up to £39,410
• Senior Technician – up to £41,870
• Master Technician – up to £45,000

Monday to Friday Working - No Weekends

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend shifts.

Plus a £4,000 Sign-On Bonus

• £2,000 paid in your first month
• £2,000 paid after 13 months' service

MOT Tester status is advantageous but not essential, this may provide an uplift within the salary ranges outlined above.

This is your chance to work at the sharp end of premium automotive technology, supporting vehicles that demand precision, expertise and pride in workmanship. You will build specialist knowledge across advanced diagnostics, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric technology, backed by manufacturer training as Jaguar Land Rover continues to innovate for the future.

Ongoing Manufacturer Training

You will have access to manufacturer-specific training, including dedicated EV and electrical training, supporting you to remain at the forefront of technical developments within the automotive sector.

If you hold a nationally recognised Level 3 Light Vehicle qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, your experience and qualifications will be reviewed by JLR during onboarding. Following this review, JLR will provide an accreditation pathway to support you towards Level 2 qualified status. If you hold Master Technician certification, JLR will also review your experience and support you through the relevant accreditation pathway towards JLR Level 4 qualified status.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Jaguar Land Rover Vehicle Technician, you will play a key role in protecting the ownership experience for customers who expect precision, reliability and attention to detail from premium British automotive brands. Whether you are working on servicing, diagnostics, complex repairs or MOT-related work, you will help deliver first-time fixes and quality workmanship across vehicles built around performance, capability, modern luxury and advanced technology.

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards.
• Applying your technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Taking pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust.

What You Will Need

• A relevant formal qualification, such as City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive, or equivalent.
• Current hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally within a main dealership environment.
• Your own set of tools.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we are committed to investing in our colleagues’ development and creating clear career pathways. As part of our Jaguar Land Rover retailer network, you will benefit from manufacturer training, dedicated EV and electrical training, opportunities to progress through our Evolution Management Development Programme, and the chance to build specialist knowledge within a premium brand environment where performance, capability, technology and customer service come together.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training.
• Tool insurance programme and preferential service rates.
• Share incentive scheme and pension scheme.
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at a range of retailers.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme and exclusive discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

If your application is successful, employment checks will be completed prior to you starting with us. This may include a criminal record check and a driving licence check.