Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£36,000 to £39,600 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF10 4BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join our reputable, family-run dealer group at our premium franchise site in Cardiff. We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our established workshop team and benefit from excellent earning potential, manufacturer training and long-term career development. This Vehicle Technician role offers a supportive working environment within a multi-award-winning dealer group operating across South Wales for over 60 years.

Benefits:

- Salary of £30,000–£36,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

- Guaranteed team-based bonus of £300 per month.

- Overtime paid at time and a half.

- 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.

- Full manufacturer-accredited training and development programmes.

- Life assurance, pension, staff car scheme, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme.

- Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, with one in four or five Saturday mornings from 08:30–12:30, paid at time and a half.

Duties:

- As a Vehicle Technician, carry out servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis to manufacturer and company standards.

- Accurately diagnose faults and report vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance to the Workshop Controller.

- Complete all work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control.

- Follow all company procedures and contribute positively within a large, supportive workshop team.

- An MOT Tester licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Requirements:

- Qualified to IMI or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

- Previous main dealership experience is essential; broader dealership experience would also be beneficial.

- A full UK driving licence with minimal points.

- The successful Vehicle Technician will be organised, methodical and committed to delivering high-quality work.

- The successful Vehicle Technician must be capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a team.

- This Vehicle Technician position is suited to a skilled professional seeking stability, training and progression within a respected dealer group.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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