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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic | £42,000 | Canterbury
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Vehicle Technician
Canterbury | £35,000-£42,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
£35,000-£42,000 depending on experience. Diagnostic-focused work. Modern workshop. Genuine career progression.
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician who enjoys solving difficult faults, working with modern vehicle systems and getting vehicles fixed right first time? Join an established workshop in Canterbury where skilled technicians are trusted to use their knowledge and experience. You'll have access to modern diagnostic equipment, ongoing technical training and the opportunity to develop your career.
This role would suit an experienced Vehicle Technician, Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician who wants varied work and the chance to take on more complex diagnostics.
What you'll get
- £35,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Genuine career progression
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Modern diagnostic equipment and workshop facilities
- Varied vehicles and challenging diagnostic work
- Supportive, experienced team
- Professional working environment
- Company pension
- Opportunity to develop your technical skills
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The role
You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, mechanical repairs and diagnostic fault finding across a varied range of vehicles.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Servicing, repairs and routine maintenance
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics
- Diagnosing and resolving complex faults
- Using modern diagnostic equipment
- Following technical information and manufacturer repair procedures
- Completing job cards and repair reports
- Identifying required parts and additional work
- Tyre fitting and 4-wheel alignment
- Completing all work safely and to a high standard
- Supporting the wider workshop team
About you
We're looking for a technician who enjoys diagnostics, problem solving and quality workmanship.
You'll ideally have:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology, or equivalent
- 3+ years' workshop experience
- Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
- Confident diagnostic and electrical fault-finding skills
- Experience working with modern vehicle systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable experience
- MOT Tester qualification
- VAG Group experience
- Advanced diagnostic and electrical fault finding
- 4-wheel alignment experience
Why join?
If you're ready to move beyond routine servicing and want to develop your diagnostic skills, work on more complex faults and build a long-term career, this is an opportunity worth considering.
You'll have the equipment, training and support to keep developing your technical ability while working alongside an experienced team.
Your CV doesn't need to be perfect or completely up to date. If you've got the experience, apply anyway and we'll have a confidential conversation.
Apply today
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician, Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician looking for your next opportunity in Canterbury, apply today.
We'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about the role.
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