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Backshift Diagnostic Technician

Job in Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Vertu Motors plc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
  • Automotive
    Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37000 - 41000 GBP Yearly GBP 37000.00 41000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Vertu Toyota Glasgow – Backshift Diagnostic Technician

Vertu Toyota Glasgow is looking for a
Backshift Diagnostic Technician
to join our growing team. If you're looking for the opportunity to work with
Toyota – the world's largest automotive brand
– and join one of the
UK's biggest motor retail groups
, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Competitive Salary
  • Basic salary of £37,000 - £41,000 plus a 12% backshift uplift
  • Over-performance bonuses to reward your hard work
  • £1,500 sign-on bonus
    paid in month one
  • £1,500 retention bonus
    paid in month 13
4-Day Working Week – Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm – 3:00am

With a
modern, well-equipped workshop
and a
supportive, experienced team
, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your diagnostic and technical expertise within a high-performing dealership. You'll work closely with an experienced Service Manager and a skilled technical team, diagnosing and resolving complex vehicle faults while supporting the wider workshop team.

With
91% of our colleagues rating Toyota Glasgow as a great place to work
, we're incredibly proud of the culture, training and career development opportunities we offer.

We are also extremely proud that
Vertu Toyota Glasgow has been recognised as the Business Centre of the Year at the Toyota BRIT (Best Retailer in Town) Awards
and has
recently been named Best Motor Dealer in Glasgow at the Scottish Business Awards regional finals
.

About the Role

As a
Backshift Diagnostic Technician
, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest standards of vehicle repair and maintenance. You will be responsible for carrying out advanced diagnostics, identifying complex vehicle faults and supporting the workshop team in delivering quality first-time fixes.

Working on a wide range of Toyota vehicles, including hybrid and electric models, you will utilise the latest manufacturer diagnostic equipment and technical information to accurately diagnose and rectify faults. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining workshop efficiency and delivering an exceptional customer experience built on trust and honesty.

To be successful in this role, you should have:
  • A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
  • Current experience as a
    Diagnostic Technician
    or Senior Vehicle Technician
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
  • Experience using manufacturer diagnostic equipment
  • MOT licence preferred but not essential
  • Your own set of tools
  • A full UK driving licence
Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

  • 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service
  • Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Full manufacturer training, including dedicated Hybrid, EV and Electrical training to keep your skills at the forefront of industry developments
  • Access to our Evolution Management Development Programme for those looking to progress into leadership roles
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Share Incentive Scheme allowing you to invest tax efficiently and share in our continued success
  • Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools
  • Company pension scheme
  • Online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts at hundreds of retailers
  • Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
  • Colleague vehicle purchase scheme with exclusive discounts

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company with over 190 locations across England and Scotland, we offer genuine opportunities for internal progression and long-term career development.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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