Vehicle Technician - Thatcham


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thatcham, RG19 4EP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Nov 2026
Closing date:	6 Dec 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Technician - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Salary: Up to £35,000 Basic Salary | OTE £50,000+ Including Productivity Bonus and Overtime

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday with Saturday Rota

Why Apply

- Up to £35,000 Basic Salary with OTE £50,000+

- Productivity Bonus and Overtime Opportunities

- 40-Hour Working Week

- 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

- Company Pension Scheme

- Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

- Employee Discounts

- Company Sick Pay After Probation

- Workwear Provided

- Opportunity to Join an Established Independent Specialist Workshop

- Work with Modern Diagnostic Equipment and Specialist Vehicle Technology

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out vehicle servicing, routine maintenance and mechanical repairs

- Complete oil changes, filter replacements and general vehicle maintenance

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and powertrain faults

- Carry out vehicle health checks and safety inspections

- Diagnose faults across braking, steering, suspension and engine systems

- Use modern workshop diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify faults

- Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer specifications

- Carry out road tests to ensure repairs have been completed successfully

- Maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation

- Work closely with Service Advisors and workshop management

- Complete repairs efficiently to required quality and safety standards

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Technician

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

- Level 2 qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of relevant workshop experience will also be considered

- Experience carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs

- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

- Confident using workshop diagnostic equipment

- Experience completing vehicle health checks and general mechanical repairs

- Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties

- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Must have the right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Thatcham, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for further information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: T'Don Kennedy - 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.

We also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician and MOT Tester roles across the UK.

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