Car and Light Commercial Technician

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive Pay: £32,000 - £45,000 (DOE): A strong basic salary tailored to your experience and time served.
• Great
  
  Hours:
  
  
  08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday
  , Saturday 07:30 - 13:00 on a rota basis.
• Optional Saturday Overtime: Saturday shifts are available based on workload.
• Outstanding On-Site Perks: Free access to a fully equipped on-site gym, 28 days of paid holiday (with extra days awarded for time served), company-branded clothing, onsite parking, and team-building events.
• MOT Tester Training & Progression: Active support for career development, including funded MOT tester training across Classes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7.

Established for over 30 years, this business is a well-established, family-run multi-site operation based in South Leicestershire. They specialize in all aspects of vehicle maintenance, advanced diagnostics, repairs, and MOT testing across cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and motorcycles. Supported by an in-house breakdown and recovery fleet, they pride themselves on exceptional customer care, technical expertise, and maintaining a positive, team-focused workshop culture.

• Major Engine & Mechanical Overhauls: Hands-on replacement of cambelts, timing chains, clutches
  , brake systems, and engine components.
• Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Utilizing modern diagnostic software and equipment to accurately troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults across all makes and models.
• Servicing & Health Checks: Carrying out routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and private cars of all ages.
• MOT & Manufacturer Standards: Performing repairs and inspections in a safe, competent manner to ensure full MOT and manufacturer compliance.
• Communication & Mentorship: Documenting accurate job write-ups, communicating repair details professionally to colleagues/customers, and guiding apprentice technicians where applicable.

• Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated confidence with cambelts, timing chains, clutches
  , engine overhauls, and diagnostic tools.
• MOT License: Class 1, 2, 4, 5, or 7 MOT tester status is an advantage (full training will be provided for the right candidate).
• Mindset & Communication: Ability to work on your own initiative within allocated job times, strong verbal communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (Class C or C+E is an advantage).

Centrally located in South Leicestershire with excellent regional transport links near major A-roads and motorway networks:

• Coalville: ~5 mins
• Ashby-de-la-Zouch: ~15 mins
• Loughborough: ~20 mins
• Leicester / Hinckley: ~25 mins

• Candidate Confidentiality Guaranteed: Your privacy is essential. All applications are handled with strict discretion, and we will never contact your current employer or submit your CV anywhere without your explicit permission.*