Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kettering North Northamptonshire
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
Vehicle Technician
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic to join an independent and growing automotive workshop in Kettering.
This is a varied role where you will work on a wide range of vehicles, from everyday customer cars through to German performance vehicles, classic cars, luxury models and occasional supercars.
The successful candidate will need to be confident diagnosing faults, carrying out complex repairs and working independently, with a high level of care and attention to detail when working on high-value and performance vehicles.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking for a role with variety, autonomy and the chance to become an important part of a growing workshop.
What's on Offer
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£35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
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Modern, newly equipped workshop
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Brand-new vehicle lifts, tyre equipment and workbenches
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Varied workload across customer vehicles and prestige/performance stock
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Dedicated administrative support for bookings, parts and customer communication
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Opportunity to have input into workshop procedures and development
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Free parking / on-site parking
The Role
You will take responsibility for vehicles from initial diagnosis through to completion, working with the support of an administration team who will handle bookings, parts ordering and customer communication.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out servicing, routine maintenance and vehicle inspections
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Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of makes and models
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Carrying out brake, suspension, drivetrain and general mechanical repairs
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Undertaking more complex mechanical work, including timing chain replacements and head gasket repairs
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Carrying out engine repairs and rebuilds where required
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Diagnosing and repairing prestige and performance vehicles
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Inspecting and preparing vehicles for sale
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Carrying out tyre fitting and other general workshop duties
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Providing clear diagnostic information and repair recommendations
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Maintaining a clean, organised and professional workshop environment
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Ensuring all work is completed to a consistently high standard
About You
We are looking for a time-served or experienced Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic who is capable