Online Diagnostic Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG15 0EB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Online Vehicle Diagnostic Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician or Vehicle Technician to join an office-based automotive technical support team in Nottingham.

Applicants must have strong vehicle diagnostics experience and the right to work in the UK. A Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is highly preferred.

Location: Nottingham (office based)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience, up to £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am – 5:15 pm (42.5 hours) NO WEEKENDS

Why Apply?

- Monday to Friday – no weekends

- Up to £45,000 salary

- 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service

- Professional development and certification opportunities

- Move away from a traditional workshop-based Technician role

- Modern office with canteen and recreational facilities

- Work with advanced vehicle diagnostic and programming technology

Online Vehicle Diagnostic Technician Role

- Diagnose complex vehicle faults remotely using specialist diagnostic systems

- Carry out module programming, coding and key programming

- Interpret diagnostic trouble codes, live data and technical information

- Provide technical support and repair guidance to customers and Vehicle Technicians

- Recommend corrective actions to support accurate first-time repairs

- Maintain accurate records of diagnostic procedures and outcomes

- Keep up to date with automotive diagnostic technology, software and repair procedures

Online Vehicle Diagnostic Technician Requirements

- Previous experience as a Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician

- Strong vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding experience

- Excellent knowledge of vehicle mechanical, electrical and electronic systems

- Experience using automotive diagnostic software and equipment

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is highly preferred

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Online Vehicle Diagnostic Technician vacancy, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment

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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 Online Vehicle Diagnostic Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Technical Support Technician, Diagnostic Support Technician and Automotive Technical Support roles across the UK.

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