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Diagnostic Technician

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Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £43,000 to £50,000 per year
Additional salary information: 43k basic, 50k ote + company benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Flame Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

ROLE: Diagnostic Technician
LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds
SALARY: 43k basic, 50k ote + company benefits
HOURS: Monday to Friday 8.00 – 6.00. Saturday 9.00 – 1.00 every other week

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician to join our client’s reputable dealership in the county of West Suffolk.

To be considered this Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician role:
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician
• NVQ Level 3 or have a minimum of 4 years continuous experience
• Have up to date knowledge of Diagnostic systems
• Preferably but not essentially, be EV/hybrid vehicle qualified
• You will need to hold a full valid UK driving license
• Preferably but not essentially, with a current MOT tester qualification
• Be able to understand vehicle wiring diagrams.
• Be able to diagnose both electrical and mechanical faults

Responsibilities of the Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician :
• Diagnose complex systems and perform routine service and repairs across our vehicle range.
• Ensure every repair is a quality, first-time fix to provide an outstanding customer experience.
• Communicate with customers to understand their issues and provide clear resolutions.
• Complete video vehicle health checks to highlight any issues and opportunities.

Benefits offered to the successful Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician :
• Company pension scheme
• Company discount purchase scheme.
• 25 days paid holiday + Bank holidays
• Uncapped bonus system.
• Uniform, overalls and safety boots provided.
• Free on-site staff car parking

Salary dependent on experience, hours worked and qualifications, starting from £43,000 per annum plus bonus, with potential earnings of over £50,000 per annum.

Apply only if you have:
• Motor Vehicle Technician background within the UK automotive industry
• Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI
• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

To apply for our Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician role, please get in touch, or look at our website to see all Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician roles over the UK.

You can also visit our website to see all live Technician roles over the UK.

At Flame Recruitment, we specialise in automotive industry roles, supporting career growth across the motor trade. We have thousands of vacancies throughout the UK — from admin to senior management.

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