Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician
£60,000 OTE (uncapped earnings)
Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
- 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
Nottingham
Time to switch up a gear? If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a role with genuine support, development, and long-term stability, this opportunity could be the perfect next step. You'll join a professional, friendly workshop where your skills as a Vehicle Technician are valued, developed, and rewarded.
What we can offer you
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Retail discounts to help you save money every day
- Discounts on new and used vehicles, plus servicing offers
- Company pension scheme
- Industry-leading family-friendly policies
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Wellbeing support for you and your family
- 24/7 access to healthcare professionals
- Paid volunteering day to support your community
- Company share purchase plan
- Referral rewards for recommending new team members
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Life assurance with the option to increase cover
- Flexible working options available
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What you'll do day to day
As a Vehicle Technician, you will:
- Carry out high-quality maintenance and repairs in line with manufacturer standards
- Complete detailed inspections to identify wear, damage, or required repairs
- Provide clear, professional technical advice when needed
- Deliver excellent customer service to encourage repeat business
- Work closely with service advisors and workshop control to maintain smooth workflow
- Support and mentor fellow technicians, contributing to a positive team environment
Helpful skills and qualifications
You don't need to tick every box if you're passionate about delivering great work as a Vehicle Technician, we want to hear from you.
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- Level 2 technicians with dealership experience are also encouraged to apply
- Strong understanding of vehicle safety standards
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet efficiency targets
- Team-focused approach
- MOT licence is beneficial but not essential
- Full UK driving licence required
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Be part of something bigger
You'll be joining a large, growing automotive group with a strong reputation for customer service and career development. You don't need to be a car enthusiast – you just need to share the mission of delivering trusted, high-quality experiences for customers and colleagues.
If you want a role where you can grow, progress, and be supported as a Vehicle Technician, this is a great place to do it.
Consultant: Kalum Green
Job Reference: KGVT
Octane reference: 30843
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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