Car Technician
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £37,440 basic DOE | OTE £48,000
Hours: 40 hours, shifts between 06:00–14:30 / 13:30–22:00, Monday to Friday
Your Role Join a leading commercial vehicle dealership recognised as a Great Place to Work for three years running. We’re looking for an experienced and qualified Car Technician to keep customer vehicles safe, roadworthy, and maintained to the highest standards.
As part of a skilled technical team, you’ll carry out major and minor repairs, regular inspections, and preventive maintenance. You’ll be instrumental in diagnosing faults, planning repairs, and ensuring every vehicle leaving the workshop meets exacting quality standards.
We invest heavily in your development, offering annual appraisals and ongoing training to help you grow professionally.
What You’ll Do Daily
Perform major and minor repairs on commercial vehicles
Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance services
Maintain workshop inventory and cleanliness
Collaborate with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs
Keep accurate repair records using workshop systems
Manage warranty claims and escalate issues as needed
Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting
Complete customer documentation on time and to a high standard
Skills & Experience We’re After
Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (NVQ, City & Guilds, IMI or equivalent)
Proven experience diagnosing and repairing to DVSA standards
Ability to identify worn and faulty components accurately
Full, valid UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes
Resilient, motivated, and a true team player
Strong attention to detail and time management
Our Values & Culture We look for people who embody our core values:
Rewarding: Grateful, courageous, curious
Reliable: Honest, attentive, trustworthy
Respectful: Inclusive, resilient, kind
Our culture is built on these values and we’re proud of our reputation as an outstanding place to work.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
Overtime paid at 1.5x the basic hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime rates
A day off for your birthday
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies
Access to wellness and Employee Assistance Programmes (including 24/7 online GP and second medical opinions)
Mental Health First Aiders onsite
Toolbox insurance
Annual appraisals and clear progression pathways
Manufacturer training and access to in-house development hub
Long service recognition with increased leave after 5 years
How to Apply If you’re ready to join a winning team and develop your career, apply now with your CV or call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Reference: INDCR