Service Technician

Vehicle Technician
Location: Ashford
Salary: £36,831 Basic + Bonus, OTE £40,000+
Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, No Weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a busy dealership in Ashford. This role is perfect for a technician looking to work Monday to Friday while benefiting from ongoing manufacturer training, excellent career progression, and a modern workshop environment.

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits
£36,831 basic salary with OTE of £40,000+
Monday to Friday working – no weekends
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance and tool insurance
Discounts on vehicle purchases, servicing and parts
Employee wellbeing programme and lifestyle discounts
Manufacturer accreditation training, including EV & Hybrid
Clear career progression and ongoing technical developmentVehicle Technician Role
Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work and repairs to manufacturer standards
Complete routine maintenance including oil services, cambelt replacements and general mechanical repairs
Conduct electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) and complete accurate digital job cards
Work safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship
Collaborate with the workshop team to maximise productivity and customer satisfactionVehicle Technician Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Service Technician
Experience with servicing, diagnostics and repair work
MOT Licence advantageous but not essential
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Full UK Driving LicencePlease note all applications will be handled confidentially.
Consultant – Robert Samuels – Octane Recruitment
MRVT

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries