Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Location: Chelmsford Essex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Vehicle Technician / Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, plus 1 Saturday per Month (Half Day)
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician or Motor Vehicle Mechanic looking for a new opportunity with a well-established, independent automotive specialist? We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning automotive business in Chelmsford that's looking for a skilled and motivated Vehicle Technician to join its successful workshop team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technician who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults, and wants to work somewhere their skills and contributions are genuinely valued. Working on a range of vehicles, you'll be responsible for everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to more complex diagnostics and repairs.
Experience working with BMW, MINI or other German vehicle manufacturers would be particularly beneficial, although this is not essential.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £32,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time employment
Opportunity to join an established, award-winning independent automotive business
Varied workload covering vehicle servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts
Free on-site parking
Private Healthcare
Supportive workshop environment where quality workmanship is valuedKey Responsibilities
Carry out routine vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs to a high standard.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Inspect vehicles, identify defects and recommend necessary repairs.
Work on a variety of makes and models, including potentially BMW, MINI and other German marques.
Complete repairs efficiently, maintaining a strong focus on quality and first-time fixes.
Accurately complete job cards and record all work undertaken.
Work closely with the wider workshop team to ensure jobs are completed within agreed timescales.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
Deliver a high standard of workmanship and customer care.What We're Looking For
Experience working as a Vehicle Technician or Motor Vehicle Mechanic, ideally following completion of an apprenticeship.
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent experience.
Strong mechanical repair, servicing and vehicle maintenance skills.
Good diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
Previous experience working in a professional automotive workshop.
Experience with BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz or other German vehicles would be advantageous.
Ability to work independently, manage workloads and complete jobs efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
Full, clean UK driving licence.
Own tools required.Interested?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic or Automotive Technician looking for a new opportunity in Chelmsford, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're currently working within a main dealership or an independent garage, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Apply today to find out more about the role and discuss the opportunity in confidence