Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician VacancyWe are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join a long-established independent garage in Croydon. Applicants must have strong hands-on mechanical repair experience, including timing belts, timing chains, clutches and suspension, hold a Full UK Driving Licence, have their own tools and have the right to work in the UK. A Level 3 qualification is preferred, although experienced Technicians without formal qualifications will be considered.Job Details:Location: CroydonSalary: £40,000 basic, + bonus OTE £45,000+Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am5:30pm, No WeekendsReference: 31272Vehicle Technician Company Benefits £5,000+ performance and efficiency bonus potentialMonday-to-Friday working with no mandatory weekends4 weeks' annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks with serviceCompany pension schemeEmployer-funded qualifications and relevant training coursesOpportunity to gain further automotive qualificationsWorkshop available for private work at weekendsOwn allocated bay within a purpose-built workshopStable, established independent garage environmentVehicle Technician Role Diagnose and repair a broad range of mechanical faultsCarry out timing belt, timing chain and wet belt replacementsComplete clutch and suspension repairsUndertake general maintenance and more complex mechanical repairsUse specialist tooling and follow appropriate repair proceduresWork independently from your allocated workshop bayMaintain high standards of workmanship and communicate effectively with colleagues and customersVehicle Technician Requirements Strong previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car MechanicBroad mechanical repair experience rather than a servicing-only backgroundConfidence completing timing belts, timing chains, wet belts, clutches and suspension workIdeally 68+ years' experience within the motor tradeLevel 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred but not essentialMOT Tester Licence is advantageous but not essentialStrong communication skillsFull UK Driving LicenceOwn toolsRight to work in the UKHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Croydon, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.Consultant: Robert SamuelsOctane RecruitmentRSVTOctane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, MOT Tester, Service Technician and Mechanic roles across the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ