Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 3RH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our established main dealership in Dorchester, Dorset. This Vehicle Technician position offers the opportunity to work within a small, supportive team, handling a varied range of passenger and commercial vehicles. With strong staff retention and excellent long-term prospects, this is an attractive opportunity for a skilled Vehicle Technician seeking a stable weekday role.

Benefits:

- Basic salary of up to £35,000

- Expected earnings of approximately £45,000 through a productivity-related bonus scheme

- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am to 5:30pm

- No Saturday working

- Stable, well-established main dealership

- Supportive team environment

- Excellent long-term development and progression opportunities

- Varied workload across passenger and commercial vehicles

Duties:

- As a Vehicle Technician, carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard

- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults

- Work confidently across a varied range of passenger and commercial vehicles

- Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional work required

- Ensure all work is completed efficiently and in line with manufacturer and dealership standards

- Maintain accurate records of completed work

- Contribute positively to a small, close-knit workshop team

- Support the continued development and success of the department

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician

- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills

- Ability to work across a range of vehicles

- Commercial vehicle experience would be advantageous

- Professional, reliable and conscientious approach

- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a small team

- Commitment to high standards of workmanship and customer service

- Full UK driving licence

If you are an experienced Vehicle Technician seeking attractive earning potential, consistent weekday hours and long-term career development, this Vehicle Technician opportunity could be an excellent fit.

Contact Tom Wharton, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Dorchester and Dorset, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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