Vehicle Technician

Location: Barking

Vehicle Technician – Barking

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Barking. Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

Location:

Barking
Salary:  £39,729 basic
OTE:  £45,729 plus overtime

Hours:

42.5 hours per week – day shifts only
Overtime:  Available as required, paid at time and a half
Reference:  31671

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits   Bonus worth up to 8% of salary – not based on time saved
Overtime paid at time and a half
Day shifts only
24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
Birthday off
Life assurance at 2x salary
Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan
Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes
Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme
Retail discounts and cashback
Financial wellbeing support
IMI-accredited technical training
Vehicle Technician Role   Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans
Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs
Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently
Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs
Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability
Vehicle Technician Requirements   Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic,  or  a fully qualified Level 3 Technician
Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience
Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet
Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance
Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team
Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Barking, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
The position offers strong technical development through an IMI-accredited training department, including opportunities to develop skills in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, electrics, braking systems and other specialist areas.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant:  Robert Samuels
RSVT

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Fleet Technician, LCV Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Service Technician roles across the UK.