Vehicle Technician
Advertised by Octane Recruitment
- Location
- Preston
- Salary
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Automotive/Aerospace
- Posted
- 30 October 2026
Job description
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician to join a leading main dealership in Preston. Applicants must have previous vehicle servicing and repair experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. A Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred, although Level 2 qualified Technicians with substantial experience, particularly within a main dealership, will also be considered.Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime
Joining Bonus: £1,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, plus Saturday mornings on a rota
Why Apply?
- £1,500 joining bonus
- Up to £40,000 basic salary
- Efficiency bonus and overtime opportunities
- Company car scheme offering access to up to two vehicles, including insurance, servicing, breakdown and tyre cover
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with service
- Employer pension contributions up to 7%
- Paid sick leave
- Toolbox insurance
- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, MOTs, parts and tyres
- Ongoing technical training and career progression
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional repair requirements
- Carry out warranty repairs in line with manufacturer standards
- Undertake MOT testing duties where qualified and authorised
- Complete accurate job cards and service documentation
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, efficiency and workshop safety
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred
- Level 2 qualified Technicians with substantial experience, particularly within a main dealership, will also be considered
- Strong servicing, repair and diagnostic skills
- MOT Tester Licence is desirable but not essential
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK
If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy, 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: Al-amin Abiru – Octane Recruitment
AAVT
Octane 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 Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester and LCV Technician roles across the UK.
Reference 225782218
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