Octane Recruitment
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Diagnostic Technician Solihull
£36,000 - £39,000 Basic | £48,000+ OTE | Uncapped Bonus | Paid Overtime
MOT-qualified Technicians receive an additional £125 per month
Are you an experienced Diagnostic Technician looking for a busy main dealership where your technical ability will be recognised and rewarded? We are recruiting for a Diagnostic Technician to join a successful dealership workshop in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys complex fault finding and wants strong earning potential alongside advanced technical training.
Why Work for Us?
You'll be joining a busy, well-supported workshop with a steady flow of diagnostic and technical work, giving you the opportunity to focus on what you do best and maximise your bonus earnings.
With a basic salary of up to £39,000, an uncapped bonus with realistic earnings of £48,000+, plus paid overtime, the earning potential is excellent. You'll also receive ongoing manufacturer training covering EV technology and advanced diagnostics, providing a clear route to continue developing your technical skills and career.
Diagnostic Technician Benefits
- £36,000 - £39,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Realistic £48,000+ OTE
- Uncapped bonus scheme
- Paid overtime, including Saturdays
- Additional £125 per month for MOT-qualified Technicians
- 31 days holiday, rising to 33 with service
- Paid birthday off
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Healthcare cash-plan options
- Access to dental support
- EV and advanced diagnostic training
- Ongoing manufacturer training
- Clear career progression opportunities
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Diagnostic Technician Role
As a Diagnostic Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding
- Identifying complex electrical and mechanical faults
- Using modern diagnostic equipment and technical systems
- Interpreting diagnostic data to accurately identify vehicle faults
- Completing repairs to manufacturer standards
- Supporting other Vehicle Technicians with technical expertise and guidance when required
- Carrying out electronic vehicle health checks and identifying additional work
- Accurately recording diagnostic procedures, findings and completed repairs
- Working closely with Service Advisors and the wider workshop team
Diagnostic Technician Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
- Strong diagnostic experience within a main dealership or busy independent workshop
- Confident using modern diagnostic equipment and interpreting technical data
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
- Electrical diagnostic experience highly desirable
- MOT Tester licence desirable but not essential
- Methodical approach to complex fault finding
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently within a busy workshop
- Full UK driving licence
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This Diagnostic Technician opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to take on more complex technical work while being rewarded for their experience. With a strong basic salary, £48,000+ realistic OTE, uncapped bonus, paid overtime and advanced technical training, there is excellent potential to develop both your earnings and career.
To apply for this Diagnostic Technician position, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for more information.
- Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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