Senior Commercial Technician
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,269 to £43,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Southern, SO16 9LY |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58048754 |
Summary
Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman required for Automotive dealer group in the Southampton area.
Our Client, an Automotive international Supply Chain and Logistics Company is currently seeking a Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Controller to join and lead their team of hardworking Vehicle Technicians.
Benefits for the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Competitive Salary of £40,269
- £1,000 Sign-On Bonus (£500 on recruitment, £500 after 6 months)
- Tool Allowance: £35 per month (as part of PAYE)
- Overtime Pay: £29.04/hour
- Training Opportunities: EV training (in-house and through a college in Wolverhampton) and manufacturer training for new fleet vehicles
- Discount Schemes: Access to over 200 companies offering discounts
- Modern Workshop: Fully kitted-out, 4-bay workshop with wireless column lifts, rolling roads, and the latest diagnostic equipment
Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Diagnosing Complex Faults
- Offering your expertise as a Senior Technician to colleagues and supporting them within the workshop
- Working on Complex Repairs
- Oversee a fleet of 78 vehicles, ensuring compliance with service, maintenance, and legal standards
- Supervise vehicles checking in and out, ensuring readiness for use and identifying necessary repairs
- Assisting the ‘newer’ members of the team with their training
- To ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest quality standards, achieving total customer satisfaction.
- To liaise with all Technicians and the Manager in respect of any quality / training issues
Requirements of the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Be a fully qualified Senior Technician to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience within a Senior Vehicle Technician position in a Franchised environment
- A strong working experience within Diagnostic Repair
- Ability to oversee a workshop, manage a small team, and ensure fleet compliance
- Willingness to work occasional late shifts when needed (with additional pay).
- Methodical problem-solving skills.
For your hard work for our Client you will be rewarded with a salary of £40,269, with OTE up to £43,000.
The hours of this Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Controller role are: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 (Flexibility for occasional late shifts with additional pay).
To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Kinga Csipetics, quoting the job reference or call our office for a chat about this position.
© Perfect Placement UK Ltd – See our website for details
Our Client, an Automotive international Supply Chain and Logistics Company is currently seeking a Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Controller to join and lead their team of hardworking Vehicle Technicians.
Benefits for the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Competitive Salary of £40,269
- £1,000 Sign-On Bonus (£500 on recruitment, £500 after 6 months)
- Tool Allowance: £35 per month (as part of PAYE)
- Overtime Pay: £29.04/hour
- Training Opportunities: EV training (in-house and through a college in Wolverhampton) and manufacturer training for new fleet vehicles
- Discount Schemes: Access to over 200 companies offering discounts
- Modern Workshop: Fully kitted-out, 4-bay workshop with wireless column lifts, rolling roads, and the latest diagnostic equipment
Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Diagnosing Complex Faults
- Offering your expertise as a Senior Technician to colleagues and supporting them within the workshop
- Working on Complex Repairs
- Oversee a fleet of 78 vehicles, ensuring compliance with service, maintenance, and legal standards
- Supervise vehicles checking in and out, ensuring readiness for use and identifying necessary repairs
- Assisting the ‘newer’ members of the team with their training
- To ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest quality standards, achieving total customer satisfaction.
- To liaise with all Technicians and the Manager in respect of any quality / training issues
Requirements of the Senior Commercial Technician:
- Be a fully qualified Senior Technician to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience within a Senior Vehicle Technician position in a Franchised environment
- A strong working experience within Diagnostic Repair
- Ability to oversee a workshop, manage a small team, and ensure fleet compliance
- Willingness to work occasional late shifts when needed (with additional pay).
- Methodical problem-solving skills.
For your hard work for our Client you will be rewarded with a salary of £40,269, with OTE up to £43,000.
The hours of this Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Controller role are: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 (Flexibility for occasional late shifts with additional pay).
To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Kinga Csipetics, quoting the job reference or call our office for a chat about this position.
© Perfect Placement UK Ltd – See our website for details