Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years experience, for a busy main dealer service department in Bury St. Edmunds.
Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Location
Bury St. Edmunds
Pay / Salary
Up to £42,000 basic + bonus 48k+ OTE, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Type
Permanent / full-time role
Shift and Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
- 30-minute lunch break
- No weekend working as standard
Benefits
- Uncapped bonus structure with strong OTE potential
- Welcome bonus paid in two stages after joining and completing probation
- No weekend working as standard, with overtime available where agreed by the site
- 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Medical cash plan with support for wellbeing, dental care and same-day online GP access
- Employee discount portal with savings across retail, lifestyle and everyday spending
- Discounts for employees, friends and family on selected services
- Generous staff referral rewards
- Ongoing training, upskilling and manufacturer-backed development
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Company
This is a large and well-established automotive retail group with a successful service department and a strong reputation for customer care, technical standards and career development. The business continues to invest in its people, workshop facilities and training, making this a good opportunity for a technician who wants long-term progression within a professional main dealer environment.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, MOT Tester or Preparation Technician within a dealership, service centre or similar workshop environment.
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an equivalent automotive qualification, is preferred.
Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and technical faults across a range of vehicles.
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and general repair work to manufacturer standards.
- Use diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify faults accurately and complete repairs efficiently.
- Complete video vehicle health checks and provide clear notes on work completed or further recommendations.
- Record all work accurately on job cards and internal systems.
- Work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers and other technicians to deliver a smooth customer experience.
- Keep the workshop area clean, organised and compliant with health and safety standards.
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Consultant: Jason Evans
Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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