Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

Location:

Basingstoke
Salary:
Basic £32,282 + £40,000+ OTE

Command Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing automotive retailer for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop team in Basingstoke.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, vehicle preparation, servicing, and delivering high standards in a fast-paced dealership environment.

What's on Offer

Basic salary of £32,282
£40,000+ OTE
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
State-of-the-art workshop facilities
Manufacturer training and development
Fast-track accreditation available for non-brand technicians
Flexible working patterns and applicable rotas
Company pension scheme
Employee referral programme
Guaranteed earnings available for the right candidate

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out vehicle preparation, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer and dealership standards.

You'll play an important role in ensuring vehicles are prepared efficiently and presented in excellent mechanical condition prior to customer handover.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair work
Complete PDI inspections and vehicle preparation tasks
Conduct vehicle health checks and identify any additional work required
Ensure all work is completed to manufacturer and dealership standards
Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation
Support workshop efficiency by completing work within agreed time frames
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
Work closely with workshop controllers and service advisors when required
Road test vehicles where necessary following repair or preparation work

About You

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Prep Technician, PDI Technician, or Service Technician
Full UK driving licence
Good attention to detail and quality standards
Positive attitude and strong team ethic
Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment

Desirable

Previous dealership or manufacturer experience
MOT licence preferred but not essential
Experience working with modern workshop systems and processes

This role would suit a Vehicle Technician looking to join a professional dealership group offering excellent earning potential, ongoing training, and long-term career development