In brief
This vehicle technician role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles to manufacturer specifications. Daily tasks include conducting health checks, performing mechanical and electrical diagnostics, and completing road tests to ensure all reported faults are resolved before vehicle handover.
Best for
Qualified Level 3 technicians or experienced Level 2 mechanics
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence required
Worth knowing
Role requires working a Saturday rota as part of a 40-hour week.
What you need
Required
Level 3 qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Full driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Workshop experience
3+ years
Vehicle servicing
Clearly required in the listing
Fault diagnosis
Clearly required in the listing
Mechanical repairs
Clearly required in the listing
Electrical repairs
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Perform vehicle servicing and repairs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct diagnostic testing
Clearly stated in the job description.
Complete warranty repairs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Carry out road tests
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain workshop standards
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
3+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“…ity & 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…”
Experience level
“…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…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
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: Wearside Pay / salary: Up to £38,155 basic per annum plus productivity bonus and overtime, OTE £52,656 Job type: Permanent / full-time role Shift and schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard day shifts plus Saturday rota) Benefits: • Competitive salary with clear progression • Generous holiday allowance (increases with service) • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay • 24/7 online GP and mental health support • Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes • Flexible salary access via PayNow app • Retail, travel, and fitness discounts • Pension scheme and Life Assurance • Manufacturer-accredited training and development Company You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. 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 for the Vehicle Technician role • 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. If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Consultant: Al-Amin Abiru – Octane Recruitment SCOVT Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector. If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester, Prep Technician or Dealership Mechanic roles, then please get in touch
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