Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Houghton le Spring
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Location: Houghton-Le-Spring
Salary: Up to £35,500 Basic Salary | OTE £52,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for a role where your technical skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?
If you're a qualified Vehicle Technician looking to join a busy and successful main dealership, this is an excellent opportunity to maximise your earnings while working in a modern workshop with the latest manufacturer equipment. Offering a competitive basic salary, realistic earnings of up to £52,000 OTE, and an excellent range of employee benefits, this role provides everything you need to build a rewarding long-term career.
Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work with the latest vehicle technology, and benefit from ongoing manufacturer training and genuine career progression within a business that values its technicians.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Up to £35,500 Basic Salary
·OTE Up to £52,000
·Life Insurance
·Employee Discount Scheme
·Referral Programme
·Tool Insurance
·33 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
·High Street Discount Scheme
·Ongoing Manufacturer Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities
·Supportive Team Environment
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
THE ROLE
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to the highest standards while ensuring every vehicle is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with manufacturer requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
·Carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair work
·Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults efficiently
·Completing repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards
·Performing assembly operations with accuracy and attention to detail
·Ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and health & safety regulations
·Accurately documenting completed service and repair work
·Providing technical support and advice where required
·Working collaboratively with the workshop team to maximise productivity
·Delivering exceptional workmanship and customer satisfaction
ABOUT YOU
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
·NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (essential)
·At least 2 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic within the automotive industry
·Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
·MOT Tester Licence desirable but not essential
·Ownership of your own tools and toolbox
·A positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
·Full UK Manual Driving Licence (subject to licence checks)
·The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
Alternative job titles may include: Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician or Car Mechanic.
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful dealership that rewards performance, invests in its technicians, and offers genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive working environment.
If you're a skilled Vehicle Technician looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in finding out more? Apply today or contact Howard at Auto Skills for a confidential discussion about this Vehicle Technician opportunity, quoting job reference 53039