Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£36,500 to £47,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 5DR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to join a busy main dealership in Wakefield. Applicants must have previous experience diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical vehicle faults, hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK.

Vehicle Technician – Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £44,413 Basic + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week | No Weekends

Flexible Working: 4-day working week available, with 40 and 42.5-hour options

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Why Apply?

- £2,000 joining bonus for experienced Technicians (T&Cs apply)

- No weekend working

- Flexible 4-day working week available

- Up to £48,013 OTE with uncapped earning potential

- Guaranteed bonus for the first 3 months

- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

- Additional day off for your birthday

- Manufacturer training and career progression

- Company pension scheme and Life Assurance

- Salary sacrifice car scheme

- High street discounts and Cycle to Work scheme

- Paid volunteering day and employee referral rewards

- Family leave policies and long-service recognition

Diagnostic Vehicle Technician Role

- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical vehicle faults

- Use specialist diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify root causes

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

- Complete diagnostic testing and confirm repairs have resolved identified faults

- Carry out vehicle inspections and quality checks

- Maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation

- Ensure all work meets manufacturer safety and quality standards

Diagnostic Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)

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

- Proven experience diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical faults

- Confident using diagnostic equipment and technical repair information

- Strong servicing, maintenance and fault-finding skills

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Daniel Morgan – Octane Recruitment

Ref: DMVT

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 Diagnostic Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Diagnostic Technician, Senior Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician and Service Technician vacancies across the UK.

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