Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Grays, RM17 5EL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician

Location: Grays

Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5:30pm 30 mins lunch

Salary: £38,000 Basic DOE plus bonus and overtime OTE £55,000

We are seeking a qualified vehicle technician (Level 3 or equivalent) who is also eager to be fast tracked to their MOT Testing license to join a busy, modern workshop environment in Grays.

What’s in it for you?

- No weekend working – enjoy a better work/life balance

- Fast Track MOT Licence

- Uncapped bonus scheme with strong earning potential

- Minimum 31 days holiday, rising to 34 with service

- State-of-the-art workshop and tooling

- Preferential rates on vehicles, parts, and servicing

- Contributory pension scheme

- Clear career development and progression opportunities

- Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training

- Enhanced maternity leave (after qualifying period)

- £500 colleague referral bonus

- Independently certified as a Great Place to Work

Your weekday role will include:

- As a vehicle technician, your typical day will involve completing scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer standards, carrying out diagnostics to identify and resolve vehicle issues, and conducting electronic visual health checks with clear recommendations. You’ll liaise with service advisors and customers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while continuing to develop your technical knowledge through training

What we’re looking for:

- To succeed as a vehicle technician, you’ll ideally hold a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence.

- You’ll also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, good organisation and time management, and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.

- Willing to be fast tracked towards MOT testing qualifications

If you’re a vehicle technician looking for a role with genuine career prospects, excellent benefits, and no weekend working, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Consultant: Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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