Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£37,000 to £52,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO19 6RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

We are recruiting a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client, a well-established multi-site dealership group in Southampton, Hampshire. This Vehicle Technician position offers the opportunity to join a supportive, modern workshop representing a respected volume vehicle brand. This role is suitable for experienced technicians across all levels, including diagnostic specialists, service technicians and motivated junior technicians seeking further development.

Benefits :

- Competitive basic salary of up to £37,000, dependent on experience

- On-target earnings of £55,000+

- Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with weekends off

- 30 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off

- Regular manufacturer training and development opportunities

- Toolbox insurance up to £20,000

- Long-service holiday entitlement and rewards

- Health and wellbeing services

- Life assurance of up to three times your annual salary

- Subsidised manufacturer car purchase schemes for your family

- Discounted MOT and servicing

- Long-term career progression within a large dealership group

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Carry out vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards

- Complete diagnostic testing and fault finding

- Work efficiently within agreed timeframes

- Maintain accurate records of all work completed

- Use modern workshop equipment and technology

- Attend manufacturer training programmes

- Follow all health and safety procedures

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

- Previous experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician

- Strong servicing skills; diagnostic experience is advantageous

- Experience working on a variety of makes and models

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- The ability to work independently, as part of a team and under pressure

- A full UK driving licence, preferably clean

- The right to live and work in the UK

This Vehicle Technician opportunity provides excellent earning potential, professional training and genuine career development within a family-focused dealership environment.

Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, 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.

Apply for this job