Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£38,610 - £44,460
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9PN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client’s reputable automotive workshop in Clacton, Essex. This Vehicle Technician role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, well-established team, maintaining vehicles to the highest standards. Our client offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary ranging from £38,610 to £44,460 per annum

- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

- Early starts possible from 7 am for added flexibility

- Pay rate from £16.50 to £19 per hour, depending on experience

- Optional overtime available

- Stable, long-term employment with a reputable company

- Supportive team environment focused on quality and efficiency

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Conducting minor servicing and general vehicle maintenance

- Performing clutch replacements, cambelts, and timing chain work

- Diagnosing and repairing a wide range of vehicle faults

- Maintaining high standards of quality control and efficiency within the workshop

- Keeping accurate records of work performed and parts used

- Ensuring workshop safety standards and best practices are followed

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician within a busy automotive workshop

- Ability to undertake a wide variety of repairs, from basic to complex tasks

- Strong diagnostic skills and exceptional attention to detail

- Full UK driving licence

- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and workshop standards

- Right to work in the UK

If you are an experienced Vehicle Technician looking to advance your career within a reputable automotive business, this is the ideal role for you.

Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Clacton and Essex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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