Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£32,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Redditch, B97 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Redditch

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician to join a busy main dealership in Redditch. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience within a main dealership or independent garage is required. An MOT Tester Licence is advantageous but not essential.

Location: Redditch

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 Basic

OTE: £45,000+ | Uncapped Bonus + Paid Overtime

Ref: 31677

Why Apply?

- £45,000+ realistic OTE with uncapped bonus

- Paid overtime, including Saturdays

- £125 monthly uplift for MOT-qualified Technicians

- 31 days holiday, rising to 33 with service

- Paid birthday day off

- Ongoing manufacturer training

- Clear career progression opportunities

- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour

- Healthcare cash plans and dental support

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

- Company pension scheme

- On-site parking

Vehicle Technician Role

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

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using modern diagnostic equipment

- Complete vehicle repairs efficiently and accurately

- Carry out electronic vehicle health checks and identify additional work

- Maintain accurate job cards, service records and workshop documentation

- Work closely with Service Advisors and the wider workshop team

- Follow all workshop, quality and Health & Safety procedures

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

- Strong servicing, repair and diagnostic skills

- MOT Tester Licence is advantageous but not essential

- 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: Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31677

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, MOT Tester and LCV Technician roles across the UK.

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