Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£39,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shirley, B90 4NU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic – Solihull

Looking for a Vehicle Technician role offering up to £36,000 basic, realistic earnings up to £45,000 and strong technical progression?

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Technician or Service Technician in Solihull. Applicants must hold either a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years’ relevant workshop experience, plus a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK.

Location: Solihull

Salary: Up to £36,000 Basic + Bonus + Overtime

OTE: Up to £45,000 depending on experience and site performance

Hours: Monday to Friday, plus Saturday rota and approved overtime

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Reference: WOVT

Why Apply?

- Up to £36,000 basic salary

- Realistic OTE up to £45,000

- Bonus earning potential

- Paid overtime for additional hours

- Enhanced holiday allowance

- Additional paid day off for your birthday

- Company pension scheme

- Life Assurance

- Employee discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour

- Retail, lifestyle and wellbeing discounts

- Optional healthcare cash plan and dental benefits

- Staff referral scheme

- Ongoing manufacturer and OEM technical training

- Genuine career development opportunities

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults

- Use diagnostic equipment to identify repair requirements

- Replace components, lubricants and consumables as required

- Complete electronic vehicle health checks

- Record servicing and repair work accurately

- Work closely with Service Advisors and Workshop Controllers to maintain an efficient workflow

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, City & Guilds or equivalent, or

- Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years’ relevant workshop experience

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician

- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair skills

- Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability

- Own tools suitable for day-to-day workshop duties

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: William Olivier – Octane Recruitment

Reference: WOVT

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 Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester and Prep Technician roles across the UK.

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