Vehicle Technician - Thatcham

Octane Recruitment; Colthrop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35k base

Weekdays only

No weekend work

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Sick pay after probation

Workwear provided

Independent workshop

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic for a leading UK automotive retail group based in Thatcham. The role requires a Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or a Level 2 with around 3 years of workshop experience, plus a full UK driving licence.

The position offers up to £35,000 basic, with productivity bonuses and overtime, aiming at an OTE £50,000+. Standard 40-hour week, Monday–Friday with a Saturday rota, located in Thatcham, Berkshire.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or Level 2 Technician/Mechanic 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 general 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

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle servicing

Electrical repairs

Toolbox experience

Education

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

Level 2 Technician/Mechanic with 3 years' experience

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years' experience, for one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Thatcham

Pay / salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum plus productivity bonus and overtime, OTE £50,000+.

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard day shifts plus Saturday rota).

Benefits

• £35,000-£50,000 salary
• Monday to Friday working
• No weekend work
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Sick pay after probation
• Workwear provided
• Established independent specialist workshop
• Company

About the Client

Our client is a well-established independent automotive specialist based in Newbury, Berkshire. Operating for over 40 years, they have built a strong reputation for specialist vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification 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 general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job 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.