Vehicle Technician
Octane Recruitment
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence
Location: St Helens
Pay / salary: Up to £42,000 Basic + Efficiency Bonus + Team Bonus + Overtime DOE & Qualifications
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: 5 days a week, including a rotated weekend schedule
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary with a superb weekly time-saved and team bonus scheme
Paid overtime opportunities for additional workshop hours - 30 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays), increasing with your length of service
- Company life assurance policy and pension contributions
- Discounted vehicle purchases, servicing, and aftersales offers for you and your family
Access to high-street retail, lifestyle, and wellbeing discounts through a dedicated perks platform - Generous team member referral bonus scheme
- Fully funded manufacturer training paths and structured career progression opportunities
You would be joining a well-established car dealership and one of the UK's leading independent franchised dealership groups. The business has grown into a multi-site automotive retail operation, representing a wide range of well-known manufacturers across the UK. This client is committed to delivering exceptional customer service across new and used vehicle sales, servicing, repairs, MOTs, parts, fleet services, and aftersales support.
Skills and experience
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- At least 3 years of practical experience working in a busy workshop environment (highly experienced Level 2 Technicians may be considered)
- Own tools suitable for day-to-day workshop servicing and repair duties
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work efficiently and accurately to manufacturer and franchise standards.
- Use advanced diagnostic equipment and workshop processes to identify and resolve complex vehicle faults.
- Carry out thorough electronic visual health checks to ensure customer vehicles are fully safe and roadworthy.
- Complete accurate service records, digital checklists, and repair documentation in line with company and manufacturer procedures.
- Replace parts, components, lubricants, and consumables cleanly and correctly first time.
- Work professionally with Service Advisors, workshop control, and colleagues to support customer satisfaction and workshop productivity.
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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