Vehicle Technician - Stafford


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£34,000 to £37,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brocton, ST17 4PQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Stafford

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician to join a busy main dealership in Stafford. Applicants must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, possess a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent, have previous motor trade workshop experience and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Stafford

Salary: £34,000 basic + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Uncapped Time Saved Bonus

OTE: Up to £41,230, uncapped

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

Ref: 31345

Why Apply?

- OTE up to £41,230 with uncapped earning potential

- £3,000 Productivity Bonus

- Uncapped Time Saved Bonus Scheme

- Manufacturer-accredited training

- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training

- Ongoing technical development

- Genuine career progression

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard

- Complete vehicle health checks using modern diagnostic equipment

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults

- Carry out authorised additional repair work

- Complete warranty repairs in line with required procedures

- Road test vehicles to confirm faults have been rectified

- Complete job cards, service records and workshop paperwork accurately

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician

- Experience within a main dealership or independent garage

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair skills

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

Previous manufacturer experience is not essential, as full brand accreditation training will be provided.

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: Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31345

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, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Service Technician, LCV Technician and MOT Tester roles across the UK.

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