Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Godstone, RH9 8EZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Godstone

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join a modern independent garage in Godstone. Formal qualifications are not essential, but applicants must have solid hands-on workshop experience covering servicing, maintenance and general mechanical repairs. A Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK are required.

Job Details:

Location: Godstone

Salary: £40,000 basic + bonus & overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, plus every other Saturday. When working the Saturday, you will receive a day off during the week

Reference: 31406

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

- Quality-focused workshop with no productivity targets

- Day off during the week when working a Saturday

- Relaxed, family-feel working environment

- Modern independent garage

- No regular heavy engine rebuild work

- Potential support towards qualifications after successful probation

- One-stage interview process

- Immediate start available for the right candidate

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out routine vehicle servicing and maintenance

- Complete general mechanical repairs to a high standard

- Diagnose and repair common mechanical faults

- Complete occasional clutch replacements when required

- Inspect vehicles and identify additional work required

- Maintain high standards of workmanship and vehicle safety

- Work effectively as part of an experienced workshop team

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Previous hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Service Technician or Mechanic

- Strong servicing, maintenance and general mechanical repair experience

- Confident completing routine mechanical repairs independently

- Formal automotive qualifications are not essential

- Strong attention to detail with a quality-first approach

- Full UK Driving Licence – essential

- Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Godstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

The business operates a straightforward one-stage interview process and can move quickly for the right Technician.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Robert Samuels

Octane Recruitment

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

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