Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician Woolwich
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician to join a large, fast-paced dealership workshop in Woolwich. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have at least 2 years' relevant workshop experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months and have the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
- Location: Woolwich
- Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 basic depending on experience
- OTE: £50,000 - £60,000+ uncapped
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:30pm, paid as overtime
- Reference: 31383
Vehicle Technician Company Benefits
- £50,000 - £60,000+ realistic earning potential
- Uncapped productivity bonus
- Saturday overtime paid in addition to basic salary
- 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays
- Holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Manufacturer technical and accreditation training
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle training
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Private healthcare access
- Employee vehicle ownership scheme
- Retail and high street discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus scheme
- Progression into Diagnostic, Master Technician and Workshop Management roles
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Vehicle Technician Role
- Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using specialist diagnostic equipment
- Replace components and complete authorised repairs efficiently
- Carry out vehicle inspections and identify additional repair requirements
- Complete video vehicle health checks and accurately report findings
- Road test vehicles following repairs where required
- Maintain accurate workshop documentation and work towards productivity targets
Vehicle Technician Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, including IMI, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic
- Main dealership experience is strongly preferred
- Strong servicing, repair and diagnostic capability
- Comfortable working within a busy, target-driven workshop
- Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months essential
- Right to work in the UK
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How to Apply
If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Woolwich, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
The bonus scheme provides particularly strong earning potential for productive Technicians, with typical total earnings of £50,000 - £60,000 and the opportunity to earn more for consistently high performance.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
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 Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Service Technician and MOT Tester roles across the UK.
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