Lead Vehicle Technician

Exciting Opportunity for a Lead Vehicle Technician in Tewkesbury

Our client, a reputable family-run franchise-approved car dealership group across the West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Lead Vehicle Technician to join their team in Tewkesbury. As a key member of the workshop, the Lead Vehicle Technician will play a vital role in ensuring vehicle excellence, team leadership, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, including bank holidays
Access to comprehensive manufacturer and in-house training programmes, including hybrid and electric vehicle certifications
Staff purchase discounts on vehicles, fuel, and convenience store items
Workplace pension scheme for your future security
Supportive, modern work environment equipped with the latest diagnostic tools and technology
Long-term career progression with a well-established family-run business operating since 1984

Working hours:

8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 1 in 2 Saturdays from 8:00am-12:30pmDuties:

Lead vehicle repairs, servicing, and diagnostics, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained
Detect, diagnose, and repair additional faults to optimise vehicle performance
Manage daily workshop operations and workflow
Mentor and develop Vehicle Technicians and Apprentices to foster team growth and skill enhancement
Spearhead technical excellence, including hybrid and electric vehicle diagnostics
Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and customer expectations
Maintain and modernise diagnostic and repair processes

Lead Vehicle Technician Specification:

Fully qualified IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Additional senior or master level training is highly desirable
Valid UK driving licence
Previous experience in a similar Lead Technician role or workshop management preferred

Experience with hybrid and electric vehicles advantageous but not essential
MOT Smart Card holder is a plus
Excellent team player with strong communication skills
Ability to produce high standards of work in a busy environment
Committed, motivated, and target-driven attitude
Ability to live within a reasonable commute to Tewkesbury If you are a skilled Vehicle Technician ready to take the lead in a dynamic workshop environment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a respected and forward-thinking dealership. Apply now to join our client's team as a Lead Vehicle Technician and contribute to delivering top-quality vehicle care