Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kettering, NN16 8QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Our client, a reputable independent garage in Kettering, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their well-established team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering stability, a friendly working environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Key benefits of the Vehicle Technician:

- Competitive salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience and qualifications

- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with no weekend work

- Opportunity to attain further training and qualifications, including MOT Tester licence

- Every weekend off to support work-life balance

- Company pension scheme

- Employee discounts and parts discounts

- Free MOT testing for staff

- On-site parking

- Supportive and friendly working environment

Duties of the Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicles

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment

- Perform MOT testing and related repairs where qualified

- Replace brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutches, and perform engine repairs

- Undertake gearbox replacements and associated repairs

- Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems, including re-gassing

- Carry out welding and general mechanical repairs as needed

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment

- Complete accurate documentation and clearly communicate work requirements

Requirements of the Vehicle Technician:

- At least 3 years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician

- Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills

- Proven ability to carry out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics

- Experience working on brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutch replacements, and MOT repairs

- Additional skills in air conditioning and welding are desirable

- Current Class 4 MOT Tester licence is highly desirable; individuals with MOT experience and DVSA certification are preferred

- Relevant qualifications such as C&G or NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology are preferred, though demonstrated experience will be considered

- Full UK driving licence

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Kettering and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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