Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV1 2BA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician at our client's well-established, family-run garage in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This role is ideal for skilled and experienced Vehicle Technicians seeking a rewarding position within a reputable business with nearly 50 years of industry experience.

Our client is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The ideal Vehicle Technician will bring a strong mechanical background, proficient in diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle issues, especially timing belts and chains, turbos, head gaskets, DPFs, and other mechanical components.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience and qualifications

- Uncapped bonus structure rewarding performance

- Individual efficiency bonus

- Monday to Friday working hours, free from weekend work

- Supportive, family-run work environment

- Long-standing business with nearly five decades of service

- Opportunity to work on a varied and technically interesting workload

- Selection of company benefits designed to enhance employee wellbeing

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Diagnosing and repairing vehicles with a focus on mechanical systems

- Replacing timing belts and chains

- Servicing turbochargers and head gaskets

- Conducting DPF diagnostics and cleaning

- Clutch repairs and replacements

- Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair, including engines and transmissions

- Electrical diagnostics and fault finding

- Servicing brakes, suspension, and other mechanical components

- Completing vehicle health checks (VHCs), job sheets, and customer documentation efficiently

- Ensuring repairs are carried out within designated timescales to a high standard

Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in vehicle mechanical repairs

- Proven diagnostics and electrical knowledge

- Experience with timing belts/chains, turbos, clutches, head gaskets, and DPFs

- Full UK driving licence

- Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently

- Positive attitude and work ethic

- Ability to handle routine maintenance and complex repairs

- Good organisational skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician to progress within a well-respected, family-oriented business. The role offers excellent career development prospects alongside a competitive package and a supportive team environment.

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