Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£42,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Trowbridge, BA14 8BN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable family-run car dealer group with multiple locations across Southwest England, who are seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to join their dealership in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The Vehicle Technician role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to develop within a well-established business.

Benefits:

- Salary up to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

- Performance-related bonus scheme

- Optional overtime paid at time and a half

- Manufacturer-accredited training, including hybrid and electric vehicle courses

- Staff purchase discounts

- On-site parking

- Health and wellbeing programme

- Life insurance

- Company pension scheme

- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service

- Opportunities for long-term career progression within a reputable dealer group

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards

- Accurately diagnose vehicle faults and advise on necessary repairs

- Report on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance to the Workshop Controller

- Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and quality standards

- Work efficiently within a team to meet targets and customer expectations

- Conduct road tests and complete relevant documentation

- Keep work area clean and organised, ensuring workshop safety compliance

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- Minimum IMI/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent

- At least 1-2 years’ practical experience as a Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment

- Hold a valid UK driving licence

- Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

- Good team player with a proactive approach

- Ability to produce high-quality work in a busy main dealer setting

- Active MOT Smart Card is highly advantageous but not essential

- Motivation to work towards individual and team targets

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a well-respected dealership offering a stable career, ongoing training, and attractive remuneration. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, with occasional Saturday mornings, subject to business demand.

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Trowbridge and Wiltshire, 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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