Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 to £41,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO30 2RX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client, a reputable independent garage located in Southampton. This opportunity is ideal for experienced technicians seeking a well-established environment with modern facilities and excellent career prospects. The Vehicle Technician role offers a balanced work-life schedule in a friendly, professional team committed to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of up to £38,000, with an OTE of approximately £41,000

- Monday to Friday hours, 08:00 – 17:00, with a 60-minute lunch break

- Modern, well-lit, and heated workshop environment

- Complimentary McDonald's breakfast on Monday mornings

- Paid Christmas shutdown from midday 23rd December to 2nd January

- Opportunities for career development within a family-run company

- Supportive team atmosphere focused on high standards and quality service

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Servicing and repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models efficiently and accurately

- Conducting vehicle diagnostics and repairs as necessary

- Clearly communicating test results and additional work requirements to the service reception team

- Maintaining technical knowledge and keeping up-to-date with industry regulations

- Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and workshop policies

- Performing quality inspections to ensure high standards of workmanship

- Assisting with workshop organisation and cleanliness

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a similar environment

- Valid full driving licence

- Good understanding of vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and servicing procedures

- Desirable but not essential: MOT testing certification

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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