Vehicle Technician - Thatcham


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thatcham, RG19 4EP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years’ experience, for one of the UK’s leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Thatcham

Pay / salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum plus productivity bonus and overtime, OTE £50,000+

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard day shifts plus Saturday rota)

Benefits:

- £35,000–£50,000 salary

- Monday to Friday working

- No weekend work

- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Company pension scheme

- Training and development opportunities

- Employee discounts

- Sick pay after probation

- Workwear provided

- Established independent specialist workshop

Company

Our client is a well-established independent automotive specialist based in Newbury, Berkshire. Operating for over 40 years, they have built a strong reputation for specialist vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

Skills and experience

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years’ workshop experience

- Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties

- Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

- Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.

- Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.

- Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.

- Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.

- Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment

SWVT

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester, Prep Technician or Dealership Mechanic roles, then please get in touch.

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