Vehicle Technician - Oxford

Octane Recruitment Careers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive specialist in Oxford seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their high-performing team. The role involves vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and maintenance, particularly on brakes, suspension, and clutches. Candidates should ideally possess Level 3 qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent qualifications, alongside a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of up to £43,000 basic per annum plus bonuses and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Free Eye Care Vouchers

Free life assurance

Tool Insurance

Training and Continual Self-Development

Discounted Car Purchase Scheme

Discounted Service / Parts / Bodyshop services

Discounted Shopping Portal

Qualifications

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years experience within the vehicle workshop or as a Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance.
• Conduct vehicle diagnostics.
• Work on brakes, suspension, and clutches.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Vehicle diagnostics

Brakes

Suspension

Clutches

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City and Guilds equivalent

IMI or NVQ

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Location: Oxford

Hours: Monday to Friday and Saturdays on rota

Salary: up to £43,000 basic per annum + bonus

We have a new vacancy for a Vehicle Technician for my clients site in Oxford. They have a large workshop and need a Vehicle Technician to join a high-performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician looking for a long-term role.

Company benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free life assurance
• Tool Insurance
• Training and Continual Self-Development
• Discounted Car Purchase Scheme & Colleague Car Benefit Offers
• Discounted Service / Parts / Bodyshop services
• Discounted Shopping Portal

Vehicle Technician role

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance.
• Vehicle Diagnostics.
• Brakes, suspension, clutches.

Vehicle Technician requirements

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle maintenance and Repair however we would consider level 2 vehicle Maintenance and repair. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Vehicle Technician
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans on the licence

Ability to demonstrati...