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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £35,000 to £42,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Reading, Home Counties, RG2 0JZ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59077511

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Summary

Vehicle Technician
Location: Reading
Salary: £35,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE £42,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, Saturday mornings on rota
Reference: 29877

My client, a well established and reputable main dealership, is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their friendly and professional aftersales team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, manufacturer approved workshop, benefiting from high standards, structured processes, and a strong focus on training and development. The role offers long term stability, varied day to day work, and clear progression opportunities within a successful dealership group.

Benefits for Vehicle Technician:
• Starting salary competitive within the industry or Attractive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Role Overview – Vehicle Technician:
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance
• Diagnose faults and perform fault finding
• Repair and replace brakes, suspension, and clutch components
• Cambelt replacement

Requirements – Vehicle Technician:
• At least one year’s experience in a workshop environment
• Minimum Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical skills
• Reliable work history with consistent attendance
• Own a well stocked toolbox appropriate for workshop duties

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy, please send your CV and we will be in touch upon receipt.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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