Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician Solihull
£32,000 - £36,000 Basic | £45,000+ OTE | Uncapped Bonus | Paid Overtime
MOT-qualified Technicians receive an additional £125 per month
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for an opportunity to join a brand-new dealership from the very beginning?
We are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join a newly opening main dealership in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a new workshop team, with strong earning potential, manufacturer training and genuine long-term career progression.
Why Work for Us?
This isn't simply joining an established workshop you'll have the opportunity to join a brand-new dealership from launch and play a part in its future success.
You'll benefit from a basic salary of up to £36,000, an uncapped bonus with realistic earnings of £45,000+, paid overtime and an additional monthly payment if you're MOT qualified.
You'll also receive ongoing manufacturer training and work within a modern workshop with strong Service Advisor support, giving you the opportunity to stay productive and maximise your earnings.
Vehicle Technician Benefits
- £32,000 - £36,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Realistic £45,000+ OTE
- Uncapped bonus scheme
- Paid overtime, including Saturdays
- Additional £125 per month for MOT-qualified Technicians
- Opportunity to join a brand-new dealership
- 31 days' holiday, rising to 33 with service
- Paid birthday off
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Healthcare cash-plan options
- Access to dental support
- Ongoing manufacturer training
- Clear career progression opportunities
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Vehicle Technician Role
As a Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out servicing and routine vehicle maintenance
- Completing mechanical and electrical repairs to manufacturer standards
- Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment
- Completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
- Carrying out electronic vehicle health checks and identifying additional work
- Accurately completing job cards and recording work undertaken
- Working closely with Service Advisors and the wider workshop team
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and workshop safety
Vehicle Technician Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
- Main dealership or independent garage experience considered
- MOT Tester licence desirable but not essential
- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently within a busy workshop
- Professional and team-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
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This Vehicle Technician position offers something slightly different the opportunity to join a new dealership from the outset, establish yourself within the workshop team and grow with the site as the business develops. Combined with uncapped bonus, paid overtime and manufacturer training, there is excellent potential to develop both your earnings and career.
To apply for this Vehicle Technician position, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for more information.
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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