Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£37,000 - £43,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME15 9YN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician Vacancy

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join a busy dealership workshop in Maidstone. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have previous Vehicle Technician or Mechanic experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Candidates from both main dealerships and independent garages will be considered.

Job Details:

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £34,000–£37,000 basic depending on qualifications + bonus, OTE £43,000

Additional Bonus: £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am–12:30pm

Reference: 31259

Vehicle Technician Company Benefit

- Productivity Bonus

- Time Saved Bonus Scheme

- Manufacturer-accredited technical training

- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training

- Full brand-accreditation training available

- Ongoing career development and progression

- Support and development from the Aftersales Manager

- Experienced workshop team

- Access to the latest vehicle health-check technology

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out servicing in line with manufacturer guidelines

- Complete vehicle health checks using the latest technology

- Diagnose faults and complete authorised repairs

- Carry out warranty repairs to manufacturer standards

- Road test vehicles to confirm faults have been rectified

- Complete workshop paperwork accurately and to a high standard

- Work alongside experienced Technicians to maintain high workshop standards

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic

- Main dealership or independent garage experience will be considered

- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair skills

- Self-motivated with the ability to work to high standards

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

- Previous manufacturer experience is advantageous but not essential

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Maidstone, 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 Samuels

Octane Recruitment

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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 Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Service Technician and Mechanic roles across the UK.

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