Vehicle Technician

Location: Chichester
Salary: Basic £32,282 + £40,000+ OTE

Command Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing automotive retailer for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop team in Chichester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, vehicle preparation, servicing, and delivering high standards in a fast-paced dealership environment.

• Basic salary of £32,282
• £40,000+ OTE
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• State-of-the-art workshop facilities
• Manufacturer training and development
• Fast-track accreditation available for non-brand technicians
• Flexible working patterns and applicable rotas
• Company pension scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Guaranteed earnings available for the right candidate

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out vehicle preparation, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer and dealership standards.

You'll play an important role in ensuring vehicles are prepared efficiently and presented in excellent mechanical condition prior to customer handover.

• Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair work
• Complete PDI inspections and vehicle preparation tasks
• Conduct vehicle health checks and identify any additional work required
• Ensure all work is completed to manufacturer and dealership standards
• Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation
• Support workshop efficiency by completing work within agreed timeframes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Work closely with workshop controllers and service advisors when required
• Road test vehicles where necessary following repair or preparation work

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Prep Technician, PDI Technician, or Service Technician
• Full UK driving licence
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment

• Previous dealership or manufacturer experience
• MOT licence preferred but not essential
• Experience working with modern workshop systems and processes

This role would suit a Vehicle Technician looking to join a professional dealership group offering excellent earning potential, ongoing training, and long-term career development.