Vehicle Technician
Location: Romford
Salary: £36,000-£45,000 DOE plus bonus and overtime
Hours: 08:30am-5pm Saturdays on Rota
We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Technician to join a professional and well-established automotive environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Vehicle Technician who wants stability, progression, and access to industry-leading training and benefits.
Whether you are an experienced Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Auto Mechanic, or Mechanic, or a newly qualified Vehicle Technician looking to gain hands-on experience, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:
Servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of vehicles to manufacturer and industry standards
Accurately diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
Working independently and as part of a structured workshop team
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity at all times
Experience working on a wide range of vehicles is beneficial. However, if you are a Vehicle Technician with a strong desire to learn and develop your technical skills, full training and support will be provided.
What We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 2 or above in Motor Vehicle Technology (IMI or City & Guilds)
Applications welcome from newly qualified Vehicle Technicians with little or no workshop experience
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to developing as a Vehicle Technician
What We Offer
Company Car Scheme – Access up to two vehicles with insurance, servicing, breakdown, and tyre cover included
Company Discounts – Savings on vehicles and a wide range of aftersales services
Generous Pension – Employer contributions of up to 7%
Annual Leave – 22 days rising to 26 days with service, plus bank holidays
Reward Gateway – Access to over 500 retail and lifestyle discounts
Family-Friendly Policies – Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Occupational Health Support
Personal Accident Insurance – Worldwide cover included
Training and Development – Ongoing technical training and access to a dedicated Technician Upskill Programme
Toolbox Insurance
Health Cash Plan – Claim back a percentage of everyday health expenses
Paid Sick Leave following successful completion of probation
Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
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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