Senior Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG7 1GX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Jun 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician seeking a senior role within a reputable main dealer? Our client is looking to appoint a highly skilled Senior Vehicle Technician to join their busy Nottingham dealership. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a manufacturer-approved environment that values technical excellence, safety, and quality. The successful individual will be responsible for diagnostics, servicing, repairs, and vehicle testing, ensuring all work meets manufacturer and industry standards.

This role provides an outstanding opportunity for a technician with strong fault-finding skills to progress their career within a well-established dealer group.

Benefits:

- Competitive OTE of £45,000, with a negotiable basic salary depending on experience

- Manufacturer training and continuous professional development

- Comprehensive tool insurance cover

- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, and parts

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Wellbeing and eye care support

- Colleague referral bonus scheme

- Recognition for long service and additional holiday entitlement

- Opportunities for career progression within a reputable dealer group

Duties of a Senior Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer standards

- Complete electronic vehicle health checks (eVHC) and provide detailed technical feedback

- Perform pre- and post-repair inspections to ensure quality and safety

- Maintain accurate, detailed records in line with company and manufacturer requirements

- Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to high standards

- As a Senior Vehicle Technician support apprentices and junior technicians in the workshop

- Participate in ongoing training and development programmes

- Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and workshop protocols

Requirements of a Senior Vehicle Technician:

- Level 3 IMI or City & Guilds qualified Vehicle Technician (or equivalent)

- Proven diagnostic and fault-finding experience

- Strong understanding of manufacturer standards and procedures

- Full UK driving licence

- Willingness to obtain EV certification (if not already qualified)

- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of workmanship

- Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly

- Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Contact Billy Peasgood, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Senior Vehicle Technician opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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