Volkswagen Trained Technician Required – Independent Volkswagen and Audi Specialist in Orpington, South London
1. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
2. Location: Orpington, South London
3. Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 Basic DOE
4. Desirable: Experience with T5, T6, and T7 models
Our client, a well-established independent Volkswagen and Audi Specialist Repairing Garage based in Orpington, is seeking a skilled Volkswagen Trained Technician to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician with a passion for Volkswagen vehicles, particularly T5, T6, and T7 models, to contribute to a busy and dynamic workshop.
We’re proactively looking for the right candidate to support our senior technician team as part of our growth and succession planning. If you’re a vehicle technician with expertise in Volkswagen diagnostics, repairs, and servicing, and you’re ready to work hands-on in a specialist environment, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities of the Volkswagen Trained Technician:
5. Perform diagnostics, repairs, and servicing on Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, with a focus on T5, T6, and T7 models
6. Strip down, clean, and rebuild components, including engines and transmissions
7. Install and test reconditioned parts, ensuring high standards of mechanical integrity
8. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and ancillary faults
9. Communicate with customers, providing technical expertise and excellent service
10. Cover office duties during breaks or absences, maintaining a professional customer-facing approach
11. Adapt to evolving needs, including expanding knowledge of modern Volkswagen models
Requirements:
12. Proven experience as a Volkswagen-trained technician, ideally with expertise in T5, T6, and T7 models
13. Strong knowledge of Volkswagen and Audi diagnostic systems and repair techniques
14. Ability to perform engine fitting, component machining, or general servicing
15. Confident communication skills for customer interactions and technical support
16. Experience with VW dealer background is a plus; willingness to train and learn is highly valued
17. Full UK Driving Licence
18. Based in or able to commute to the Orpington area
19. Comfortable with a structured workday, including set tea breaks and lunch with the team
Why Apply?
20. Competitive salary of £32k - £40k DOE
21. Work in a specialist Volkswagen and Audi environment with a strong reputation
22. Be part of a small, skilled, and flexible team where your expertise is valued
23. Enjoy a structured 5-day week (8am-5pm) with a collaborative team flow
24. Opportunity to grow with a company expanding, with training support available
If you’re passionate about Volkswagen vehicles, skilled in diagnostics and repairs, and ready to join a team that values craftsmanship and technical excellence, don’t miss this chance.
For more information or to apply, please contact Alex Perrin at Perfect Placement. We specialise in placing top talent within the automotive industry across the South East and the entire United Kingdom.
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