Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician Barking
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Barking. Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.
Job Details
- Location: Barking
- Salary: £39,729 basic
- OTE: £45,729 plus overtime
- Hours: 42.5 hours per week day shifts only
- Overtime: Available as required, paid at time and a half
- Reference: 31671
Vehicle Technician Company Benefits
- Bonus worth up to 8% of salary not based on time saved
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Day shifts only
- 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
- Birthday off
- Life assurance at 2x salary
- Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes
- Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Financial wellbeing support
- IMI-accredited technical training
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Vehicle Technician Role
- Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
- Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs
- Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently
- Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
- Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs
- Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability
Vehicle Technician Requirements
- Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician
- Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience
- Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet
- Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance
- Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team
- Right to work in the UK
How to Apply
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If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Barking, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. The position offers strong technical development through an IMI-accredited training department, including opportunities to develop skills in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, electrics, braking systems and other specialist areas.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
RSVT
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, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Fleet Technician, LCV Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Service Technician roles across the UK.
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