Octane Recruitment
Diagnostic Technician
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Diagnostic Technician - Automotive Diagnostic Technician or Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
We are recruiting for an experienced Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Diagnostic Technician, or Vehicle Diagnostic Technician to join a busy main dealership in Liverpool. Applicants must have strong automotive diagnostic experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a Full UK Driving Licence, and have the right to work in the UK. An MOT Tester Licence is desirable but not essential.
Location
Liverpool
Salary
Up to £39,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus
OTE: £48,000+
MOT Uplift: Additional £125 per month for qualified MOT Testers
Hours
Monday to Friday, Saturdays on rota
Why Apply?
- £48,000+ OTE with uncapped bonus potential
- Additional £1,500 per year for MOT-qualified Technicians
- Paid overtime, including Saturdays
- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 with service
- Additional paid day off for your birthday
- Advanced diagnostic and EV manufacturer training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts, and labour
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Dentist on Demand and healthcare cash plans
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Diagnostic Technician Role
- Carry out advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults
- Use manufacturer diagnostic equipment and systems to identify vehicle issues
- Complete repairs to manufacturer standards
- Support Vehicle Technicians with technical guidance and complex repairs
- Carry out electronic vehicle health checks (EVHC) and identify additional work
- Accurately complete diagnostic reports, job cards, and repair documentation
Diagnostic Technician Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ or equivalent)
- Previous diagnostic experience within a main dealership or busy automotive workshop
- Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and fault-finding procedures
- Confident using diagnostic equipment and interpreting technical data
- Electrical fault-finding experience is highly desirable
- Current MOT Tester Licence is desirable but not essential
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How to Apply
If you're interested in this Diagnostic Technician vacancy in Liverpool, please apply with your CV, and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Al-Amin Abiru Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses, and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary, and contract staff.
If this Diagnostic Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Senior Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, and MOT Tester roles across the UK.
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