Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stafford, ST17 4PQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic – Stafford

Looking for a Vehicle Technician role offering £34,000 basic, a £3,000 productivity bonus, uncapped time-saved bonus and manufacturer-backed training?

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Technician or Service Technician to join a busy main dealership workshop in Stafford. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Stafford

Salary: £34,000 Basic + £3,000 Productivity Bonus

OTE: Up to £41,230+ with uncapped bonus potential

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Reference: 30969

Why Apply?

- £34,000 basic salary

- £3,000 productivity bonus

- Uncapped time-saved bonus scheme

- OTE up to £41,230+

- Manufacturer-accredited training

- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training

- Ongoing technical development

- Clear career progression

- Supportive workshop environment

- Modern diagnostic equipment and workshop technology

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out vehicle servicing and routine maintenance

- Complete vehicle health checks using diagnostic technology

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic faults

- Carry out authorised repair work to required standards

- Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer procedures

- Road test vehicles to confirm repairs have been completed correctly

- Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

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

- Previous dealership or independent garage experience

- Strong servicing, repair and fault-finding skills

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

- Diagnostic, MOT or Electric Vehicle experience is desirable but not essential

- Previous manufacturer experience is desirable but not essential

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: Billy 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, MOT Tester, Master Technician and Prep Technician roles across the UK.

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