Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Overtime (£40,000+ OTE Potential)
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Automotive Technician Role
Location: Reading, Berkshire
What We Offer
* Basic salary £32,000 - £37,000 with strong overtime earning potential
* Performance related productivity rewards and workshop efficiency incentives
* Structured career development pathways toward senior technician and master technician level
* Manufacturer-style technical training and accreditation support
* Paid overtime at enhanced premium rates
* Professional workshop uniform and safety equipment provided
* Long-term career stability within a reputable automotive engineering environment
* Free on-site parking and staff facilities
* Friendly, high-retention technical team culture
About The Business
Join a well-established independent automotive service and repair specialist recognised locally for engineering quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction excellence.
This is a high-volume technical workshop environment delivering full vehicle maintenance, advanced diagnostics, mechanical engineering repairs, and electrical system fault resolution across multiple vehicle manufacturers.
The company has built a reputation for precision workmanship, technician development, and long-term career investment, supporting staff progression from entry-level technician roles through to advanced diagnostic and master-level automotive engineering accreditation.
About The Role
We are seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician / Automotive Mechanic to perform servicing, repair work, and advanced vehicle diagnostics across modern passenger vehicles.
You will be working in a busy, professional independent workshop where quality of repair and customer satisfaction are prioritised over speed-based targets.
This role is ideal for technicians who want real technical development, structured career progression, and exposure to complex automotive systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repair work
* Perform diagnostic fault finding using modern automotive software
* Repair engine, transmission, braking, steering, and electrical systems
* Complete vehicle safety inspections and technical documentation
* Support senior technicians with complex fault diagnosis
* Deliver first-time repair quality and high engineering standards
* Maintain professional workshop cleanliness and safety compliance
About You
* Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (preferred)
* Minimum 18 months workshop experience (flexible discussion available)
* Full UK driving licence
* Own vehicle repair tools preferred
* Strong interest in automotive diagnostics and technical repair work
* Reliable, motivated, and quality-focused mindset
* Ability to work independently and as part of a skilled technical team
Apply Today
Join a trusted independent automotive repair centre offering genuine career development, advanced diagnostic training, and strong earning potential.
If you are a Vehicle Technician looking to progress toward Level 3, Master Technician, or MOT accreditation pathways, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your automotive career.
Apply now and become part of a respected independent engineering workshop environment.