Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years’ experience, for a busy main dealer service department in Bury St. Edmunds.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Bury St. Edmunds

Pay / salary: Up to £42,000 basic + bonus 48k+ OTE, depending on experience and qualifications

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and no weekend working as standard

Benefits:

• Uncapped bonus structure with strong OTE potential

• Welcome bonus paid in two stages after joining and completing probation

• No weekend working as standard, with overtime available where agreed by the site

• 24 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Medical cash plan with support for wellbeing, dental care and same-day online GP access

• Employee discount portal with savings across retail, lifestyle and everyday spending

• Discounts for employees, friends and family on selected services

• Generous staff referral rewards

• Ongoing training, upskilling and manufacturer-backed development

Company - This is a large and well-established automotive retail group with a successful service department and a strong reputation for customer care, technical standards and career development. The business continues to invest in its people, workshop facilities and training, making this a good opportunity for a technician who wants long-term progression within a professional main dealer environment.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, MOT Tester or Preparation Technician within a dealership, service centre or similar workshop environment.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an equivalent automotive qualification, is preferred.

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and technical faults across a range of vehicles.

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and general repair work to manufacturer standards.

• Use diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify faults accurately and complete repairs efficiently.

• Complete video vehicle health checks and provide clear notes on work completed or further recommendations.

• Record all work accurately on job cards and internal systems.

• Work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers and other technicians to deliver a smooth customer experience.

• Keep the workshop area clean, organised and compliant with health and safety standards.

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Mobile Automotive Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Roadside Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician or Mobile Mechanic roles, then please get in touch.

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