Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, NP19 4SL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

A well-established dealership in Newport is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician to join their busy Service Department. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career prospects.

Benefits of a Vehicle Technician:

- Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience, with on-target earnings of £40,000 to £50,000+ per annum

- Overtime paid at time and a half

- Access to manufacturer accredited training and continuous professional development

- Bonus schemes rewarding performance

- 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

- Workplace pension scheme

- Stable, long-standing dealership with career growth opportunities

- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am to 12:30pm) paid additionally at time and a half

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Diagnosing faults accurately and efficiently

- Performing vehicle servicing, repairs, and maintenance according to manufacturer standards

- Reporting on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance

- Ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures

- Maintaining high-quality work in a fast-paced franchise environment

- Organising workload effectively and working as part of a team under KPI targets

- Supporting colleagues in achieving service department goals

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- Fully qualified Vehicle Technician with IMI/NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

- At least 1-2 years of practical workshop experience beyond qualification

- Ability to produce consistently high-quality work

- Strong team player with good organisational skills

- Driving licence with minimal points and access to a vehicle within a commutable distance of Newport

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Newport and South East Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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