ISQ Recruitment Ltd
Senior Vehicle Technician
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Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £48,000 basic per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Additional Earnings: Performance-related earning opportunities
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday - no regular weekend working
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
ISQ Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join a well-established and expanding independent automotive workshop in Edinburgh.
The business is investing in additional workshop premises that will more than double its current capacity, creating an excellent opportunity to join during an exciting period of growth.
This position would suit an accomplished Senior Mechanic, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician or Lead Vehicle Technician who enjoys solving difficult faults, carrying out complex repairs and sharing knowledge with other members of the workshop team.
You will remain hands-on with servicing, diagnostics and major repairs while acting as a trusted technical point of reference for developing technicians.
The Role
Working across a broad range of makes, models and vehicle technologies, you will diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical and electronic faults.
The workshop is looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with curiosity, humility and a genuine willingness to continue learning as automotive technology develops.
You will work within a collaborative environment that values teamwork, family life and work-life balance. This is a workshop without unnecessary egos, where technicians support one another and difficult faults are approached as a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical and electronic vehicle faults
- Use diagnostic equipment, technical data and wiring diagrams to identify root causes
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards
- Complete engine, gearbox, clutch, braking, steering and suspension repairs
- Diagnose engine-management, emissions, DPF and AdBlue faults
- Investigate intermittent and difficult-to-replicate vehicle issues
- Carry out timing-belt, wet-belt and associated engine repairs
- Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
- Support other technicians with challenging diagnostic and repair work
- Provide practical guidance and technical mentoring to developing technicians
- Carry out quality checks and road tests following repairs
- Clearly communicate technical findings to the workshop and service teams
- Accurately complete job cards, inspection reports and supporting documentation
- Identify and report additional repair requirements professionally
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity and attention to detail
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and safe
- Follow all company health and safety procedures
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What We're Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
- Significant experience as a Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician or Senior Mechanic
- Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic diagnostic ability
- Proven experience resolving complex or intermittent vehicle faults
- Confidence using modern diagnostic equipment and technical information systems
- Experience completing major mechanical repairs
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical data
- Good knowledge of modern engine-management and emissions systems
- A curious and methodical approach to fault-finding
- Willingness to learn about developing vehicle technologies
- Ability to support and guide less experienced technicians
- Collaborative, adaptable and team-focused attitude
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence
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Benefits
- Basic salary of up to £48,000
- Monday-to-Friday working
- No regular weekend working
- Performance-related earning opportunities
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Free on-site parking
- Relocation assistance where appropriate
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Modern diagnostic equipment
- Well-equipped independent workshop
- Exposure to a wide variety of vehicles and technologies
- Supportive, respectful and team-focused working environment
- Genuine opportunities to develop your diagnostic, hybrid and electric vehicle knowledge
An MOT testing qualification would be advantageous but is not essential, as internal development may be available for the right candidate.
Hybrid or electric vehicle qualifications, high-voltage experience, manufacturer training, diagnostic accreditation or experience working with 4x4 and Land Rover vehicles would also be beneficial.
Candidates serving a one-to-three-month notice period are encouraged to apply, as interviews can take place ahead of the workshop's planned expansion.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
To apply, please click apply or send your CV to jobs@isqrecruitment.co.uk. For more information, please contact ISQ Recruitment on 01603 369 500.
ISQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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