Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

Location:

Grays

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8-5:30pm 30 mins lunch
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 Basic plus bonus and overtime OTE £55,000

We are seeking a qualified vehicle technician (Level 3 or equivalent) to join a busy, modern workshop environment in Grays.
This is a fast-paced role where you will work as part of a supportive aftersales team, using your technical expertise on everything from routine servicing to complex diagnostic work. As a vehicle technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

This opportunity sits within a growing automotive business offering long-term stability, excellent facilities, and structured workflows that mean no weekend working. That’s right — your weekends are yours.

What’s in it for you?

No weekend working – enjoy a better work/life balance
Uncapped bonus scheme with strong earning potential
Minimum 31 days holiday, rising to 34 with service
State-of-the-art workshop and tooling
Preferential rates on vehicles, parts, and servicing
Contributory pension scheme
Clear career development and progression opportunities
Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training
Enhanced maternity leave (after qualifying period)
£500 colleague referral bonus
Independently certified as a Great Place to Work Your weekday role will include:
As a vehicle technician, your typical day will involve completing scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer standards, carrying out diagnostics to identify and resolve vehicle issues, and conducting electronic visual health checks with clear recommendations. You’ll liaise with service advisors and customers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while continuing to develop your technical knowledge through training.

What we’re looking for:

To succeed as a vehicle technician, you’ll ideally hold a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. You’ll also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, good organisation and time management, and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.
If you’re a vehicle technician looking for a role with genuine career prospects, excellent benefits, and no weekend working, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Consultant:
Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
VTMDL

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments