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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 10 July 2025
Salary: £39,000 to £42,000 per year
Additional salary information: Employee Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 August 2025
Location: Ipswich, Anglia, IP3 9SQ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57228051

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Summary

Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Location: Ipswich
Salary: Up to £36,000 Basic | £42,000+ OTE
Hours: Monday to Friday only – 08:00 to 17:30
Reference: 28562

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a professional, forward-thinking team in Ipswich. This is a role that not only offers excellent earning potential but also promotes a true work-life balance, with no weekend working.

Vehicle Technician Benefits:

- Basic salary up to £36,000
- Realistic OTE exceeding £42,000
- Monday to Friday only – 08:00 to 17:30
- Optional Saturday overtime paid at 1.5x
- Clear progression pathway into Diagnostic or Master Technician roles
- Manufacturer-backed training and development

- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Private pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan – includes same-day GP access, dental, optical and wellbeing support
- Employee discounts on vehicle servicing, repairs and more
- Retail, dining and gym membership savings via a dedicated employee platform
- Internal promotion opportunities and long-term career growth support

Vehicle Technician Main Responsibilities:

- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to manufacturer standards
- Perform servicing, maintenance and inspections on a variety of vehicles
- Use diagnostic equipment and software to identify and resolve issues
- Complete accurate vehicle health checks and documentation
- Work efficiently and collaboratively within a workshop environment

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Prior experience in a main dealer or busy service centre
- A full UK driving licence

Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

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