Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 5PX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years’ experience, for one of the UK’s leading vehicle retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Chelmsford

Pay / salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE up to £60,000

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

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Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary with uncapped performance bonus scheme

- Generous annual leave allowance (33 days including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme)

- Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer matching contributions

- Life Assurance cover and employee vehicle purchase schemes

- Tailored personal development plan with manufacturer-accredited training facilities

- 24/7 access to online GP appointments and wellbeing support services

- Exclusive employee discounts across everyday retail, travel, tech, and gym memberships

- Cycle-to-work scheme and annual paid charity volunteering day

Company

You would be working for a premier international automotive retailer operating dozens of dealership sites across the UK. Representing major prestige and volume motor brands, their workshops maintain and repair thousands of vehicles annually using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. They pride themselves on providing ongoing technical progression and an industry-leading support network for their workshop staff.

Skills and experience

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years’ experience

- Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

- Your primary duty is to maintain, service, and repair a diverse range of customer and dealership vehicles in line with manufacturer guidelines.

- Carry out routine servicing, safety inspections, vehicle health checks, and complex diagnostic fault-finding.

- Work on mechanical and electrical systems, including brakes, clutches, suspensions, and gearboxes.

How to Apply?

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Automotive Technician, Vehicle Technician, MOT Tester, Service Technician or Diagnostic Technician roles, then please get in touch.

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