Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southend-on-Sea, Home Counties, SS0 0SU |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59296452 |
Summary
Join a reputable automotive service centre as a Technician, where you will be valued as a crucial member of a highly skilled team. Our client is seeking an experienced Technician to join their well-established workshop in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This is a full-time, permanent position offering excellent stability and opportunities for career development.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of £32,000 per annum, with potential for future earnings growth
- Full-time, permanent contract via PAYE
- Company pension scheme to support your long-term financial planning
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options for additional leave
- Overtime at a flat rate to boost your income
- Opportunities for career progression within a busy and professional workshop
- Supportive team environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction
- Complimentary refreshments including tea, coffee, cakes, and biscuits
Duties:
- Diagnosing and repairing a broad range of vehicle issues efficiently and accurately
- Conducting routine servicing and fault diagnosis in accordance with manufacturer standards
- Performing safety inspections and ensuring high standards of vehicle safety and quality control
- Documenting all workmanship comprehensively and accurately
- Collaborating with team members to meet workshop targets and deadlines
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge of evolving vehicle systems and technologies
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Technician within the automotive industry
- Full driving licence is essential
- Relevant technical qualifications, including MOT Testing (preferred but not essential)
- Strong diagnostic skills and a methodical approach to technical tasks
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
If you are an experienced Technician ready to advance your career with a reputable employer that values its staff and promotes internal growth, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent chance to join a supportive environment and work on a variety of vehicle makes and models to enhance your skills.
To apply or find out more about this Technician position, please contact James Gilchrist of Automotive Recruitment Consultants. We are dedicated to matching skilled candidates with leading roles in the motor trade industry and can assist you in exploring further opportunities in the automotive sector.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of £32,000 per annum, with potential for future earnings growth
- Full-time, permanent contract via PAYE
- Company pension scheme to support your long-term financial planning
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options for additional leave
- Overtime at a flat rate to boost your income
- Opportunities for career progression within a busy and professional workshop
- Supportive team environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction
- Complimentary refreshments including tea, coffee, cakes, and biscuits
Duties:
- Diagnosing and repairing a broad range of vehicle issues efficiently and accurately
- Conducting routine servicing and fault diagnosis in accordance with manufacturer standards
- Performing safety inspections and ensuring high standards of vehicle safety and quality control
- Documenting all workmanship comprehensively and accurately
- Collaborating with team members to meet workshop targets and deadlines
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge of evolving vehicle systems and technologies
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Technician within the automotive industry
- Full driving licence is essential
- Relevant technical qualifications, including MOT Testing (preferred but not essential)
- Strong diagnostic skills and a methodical approach to technical tasks
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
If you are an experienced Technician ready to advance your career with a reputable employer that values its staff and promotes internal growth, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent chance to join a supportive environment and work on a variety of vehicle makes and models to enhance your skills.
To apply or find out more about this Technician position, please contact James Gilchrist of Automotive Recruitment Consultants. We are dedicated to matching skilled candidates with leading roles in the motor trade industry and can assist you in exploring further opportunities in the automotive sector.