Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£37,000 to £44,320 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wimbledon, SW19 8UG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician – Wimbledon

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join a busy dealership workshop in Wimbledon. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have previous workshop experience, a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK. Main dealership and independent garage experience are both considered.

Job Details:

Location: Wimbledon

Salary: £31,000–£37,000 basic, depending on qualifications + bonus

OTE: Up to £44,320 uncapped

Hours: 40 hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm

Saturdays: 1 in 3, 8:30am–12:30pm

Reference: 31728

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

- £3,000 Productivity Bonus

- Additional Time Saved Bonus Scheme

- Manufacturer-accredited technical training

- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training

- Full brand accreditation available

- Career progression and ongoing development

- Modern workshop technology and experienced colleagues

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out vehicle servicing to manufacturer standards

- Complete vehicle health checks using modern diagnostic technology

- Diagnose faults and carry out authorised mechanical repairs

- Complete warranty repairs and accurate technical reports

- Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs are successful

- Maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation

- Work with the Aftersales team to maintain high workshop standards

Vehicle Technician Requirements

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

- Previous Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic experience

- Main dealership or independent garage experience considered

- Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair skills

- Good attention to detail and willingness to develop technical skills

- Full UK Driving Licence – essential

- Right to work in the UK

Previous manufacturer-specific experience is advantageous but not essential, as accreditation training is available.

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Wimbledon, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss the opportunity.

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. We also recruit for related positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician and MOT Tester roles across the UK.

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