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Vehicle Technician

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Posting date: 10 December 2025
Salary: £40,000 to £47,000 per year
Additional salary information: Plus company benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Location: Cheltenham, South West, GL2 9QJ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 58692644

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Summary

Vehicle Technician
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 basic, £45,000 OTE (Uncapped)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours with Saturday mornings on rota.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join our clients workshop based in Cheltenham. They are part of a nationwide company with a fantastic reputation for progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in renowned company renowned for offering excellent progression for their employees along with offering fantastic benefits.

This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cars and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Vehicle Technician company benefits:

- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service
- Colleague referral fee up to £2,000
- Pension scheme
- Free life assurance equivalent to twice your salary
- Discounted service, parts and bodyshop services
- Loyalty, Above & Beyond and Long Service awards
- Free eye Care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle Technician responsibilities:

- Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections
- Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues
- Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used
- Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations
- Maintain a clean and organised work area
- Keep up to date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques

Vehicle Technician requirements:

- You must hold Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance
- Applicants must have a full UK driving license

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are a skilled and dedicated vehicle technician who is passionate about vehicles and committed to delivering high-quality work, please submit your resume for consideration.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant - Daniel Ford - Octane Recruitment
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Octane reference: 29546

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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