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 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 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