Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£39,729 to £45,729 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barking, IG11 0JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Barking

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Barking. Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

Location: Barking

Salary: £39,729 basic

OTE: £45,729 plus overtime

Hours: 42.5 hours per week – day shifts only

Overtime: Available as required, paid at time and a half

Reference: 31671

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

- Bonus worth up to 8% of salary – not based on time saved

- Overtime paid at time and a half

- Day shifts only

- 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays

- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave

- Birthday off

- Life assurance at 2x salary

- Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan

- Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

- Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes

- Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme

- Retail discounts and cashback

- Financial wellbeing support

- IMI-accredited technical training

Vehicle Technician Role

- Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults

- Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs

- Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently

- Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant

- Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs

- Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician

- Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience

- Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills

- Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet

- Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance

- Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team

- Right to work in the UK

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

The position offers strong technical development through an IMI-accredited training department, including opportunities to develop skills in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, electrics, braking systems and other specialist areas.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Robert Samuels

RSVT

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 Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Fleet Technician, LCV Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Service Technician roles across the UK.

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