Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£37,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE1 5AU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Service / Diagnostic Technician – Peterborough

We are recruiting for an experienced Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to join a busy main dealership in Peterborough. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, have relevant technical experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. A recognised Diagnostic qualification is required for Diagnostic Technician applicants.

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £36,000 - £40,805 Basic | OTE: £47,000+

Hours: 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rota

Ref: 31270

Why Apply?

- £47,000+ OTE

- Performance bonus based on time saved, team profit and customer satisfaction

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

- Ongoing manufacturer and EV training

- Life Assurance

- Company pension scheme

- Staff discounts on vehicle servicing and purchases

- Shopping and lifestyle discounts

- Genuine career development and progression

Service / Diagnostic Technician Role

- Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to a high standard

- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using specialist diagnostic equipment

- Complete warranty and repair work efficiently and accurately

- Carry out electric vehicle work where appropriately qualified

- Complete hydraulic repairs safely and in line with required standards

- Support Apprentice Technicians with their technical development where required

- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and workshop efficiency

Service / Diagnostic Technician Requirements

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

- Previous experience as a Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Motor Vehicle Technician

- Recognised Diagnostic qualification required for Diagnostic Technician applicants

- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, servicing and repair skills

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Service / Diagnostic Technician vacancy, 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: Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31270

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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 Service / Diagnostic Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Master Technician and LCV Technician roles across the UK.

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