Senior Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	West Bromwich, B68 9QG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable independent automotive workshop in West Bromwich, seeking a skilled Senior Vehicle Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to work within a busy, well-equipped facility, handling complex mechanical repairs across a variety of makes and models.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience

- Overtime opportunities to increase earnings

- Stable working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, with alternating Saturday mornings

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Varied mechanical work, including engine, clutch, turbo, gearbox, and suspension repairs

- Supportive and expanding business with clear routes for career progression

- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostic tools

Duties:

- Carrying out timing chain replacements, clutch replacements, and turbo repairs

- Undertaking engine rebuilds and major mechanical repairs

- Servicing and maintaining various vehicle systems

- Conducting fault diagnosis and mechanical troubleshooting

- Performing gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, and brake repairs

- General vehicle servicing and strip-down repairs

- Working on a broad range of vehicle makes and models, ensuring high standards of work

The Senior Vehicle Technician role demands technical expertise and a methodical approach to repair work. Our client is looking for a motivated Senior Vehicle Technician who excels at complex mechanical tasks and can confidently handle a wide scope of repairs.

Requirements:

- Extensive experience as a Senior Vehicle Technician, with a focus on mechanical repairs

- Proven competency with timing chains, clutches, engine work, turbos, and gearboxes

- Strong mechanical aptitude with a detail-oriented approach

- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical faults efficiently

- Prior experience working in a busy workshop environment

- Electrical and diagnostic skills are advantageous but not essential

- A passion for quality workmanship and attention to detail

This role is perfectly suited to a dedicated Senior Vehicle Technician who takes pride in their mechanical skills and enjoys tackling challenging repair jobs. The Senior Vehicle Technician will be a vital part of a busy team, contributing to the high standards of the workshop.

Contact Archie Lawson, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering West Bromwich and West Midlands area, today to discover more about this fantastic 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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