Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£39,729 to £45,729 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Egham, TW20 8RE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Egham

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a busy fleet workshop in Egham. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have strong servicing and repair experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. LCV experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Details

Location: Egham

Salary: £39,729 basic

OTE: £45,729 including bonus and overtime

Hours: 42.5 hours per week – day shifts only

Overtime: Regularly available, paid at time and a half

Reference: 31709

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

- Up to 8% annual performance bonus – not based on time saved

- Overtime paid at time and a half

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

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

- Birthday off

- Company pension and Save As You Earn Share Scheme

- Life assurance at 2x salary

- Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan

- Colleague Assistance Programme

- Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

- Retail discounts and cashback

- IMI-accredited manufacturer training

- Hybrid, EV and specialist technical training

Vehicle Technician Role

- Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and light commercial vehicles

- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults

- Carry out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation work

- Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults efficiently

- Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant

- Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately

- Maintain high repair standards while minimising vehicle downtime

Vehicle Technician Requirements

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

- Previous Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic experience

- Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair skills

- Diagnostic and electrical fault-finding experience

- LCV or van experience advantageous but not essential

- Full UK Driving Licence – essential

- Looking for a stable, long-term position with ongoing technical development

- Right to work in the UK

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

This is a fleet-based position without retail sales targets or customer-facing pressure, offering day shifts and extensive technical development through an IMI-accredited training centre. Training includes Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, tail lifts, braking systems and vehicle electrics.

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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