Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £36,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year plus overtime
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy and professional independent garage. This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of vans, trucks, and trailers, supported by a strong team and access to the latest diagnostic equipment. If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician looking for long-term career development, this could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities
As a Vehicle Technician, your duties will include:
Carrying out inspections to DVSA standards
Performing general service, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of vehicles
Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults using both general and manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools
Attending occasional offsite jobs for diagnostics, inspections, and minor repairs
Ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping at all times
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this Vehicle Technician role, you should have:
Recognised qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
At least 2 years of relevant mechanical experience
A full UK driving licence (required)
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Good communication and IT skills for workshop systems
A proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A willingness to learn and keep up with changing vehicle technologies
Working Hours & Pay
Rotating Shift Pattern:
Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
Late Shift: Monday to Friday, 1:30pm – 10:00pm
Saturdays: 7:00am – 12:00pm (typically every other week, paid as overtime)
Shift allowance and overtime available
Benefits
21 days holiday (including your birthday), plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Overtime opportunities (evenings & weekends)
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Employee discount schemes
Mentoring and ongoing training
Free flu jabs
Consultant: Liam Bolton
Reference: 28901
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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 Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.
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