Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £40,100 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barking, London, E12 6SJ |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59547478 |
Summary
We are proud to collaborate with our client to recruit a Vehicle Technician in Barking, London, for a reputable and busy automotive workshop.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician looking to enhance their career within a professional, supportive environment committed to quality service and technical development. The successful Vehicle Technician will be integral to maintaining high standards of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary with on target earnings up to £40,100 per annum, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonuses recognising your success as a Vehicle Technician
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase or sell additional leave days
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities, including IMI Level 3 Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair courses within the first year
- Company pension scheme and life assurance for financial security
- Exclusive employee discounts on vehicle servicing, parts, and vehicle purchases
- Cycle-to-work scheme promoting a healthier lifestyle and commuting options
- Access to savings via the Perks at Work discount programme
- Toolbox insurance providing peace of mind
Duties:
- Perform servicing, adjustments, and repairs on vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring quality workmanship
- Utilise recognised diagnostic tools for fault analysis and resolution
- Road test vehicles to verify repairs and identify underlying issues
- Identify, observe, and report vehicle defects and imminent failures
- Support reassembly and recharging of components, with accurate cost estimation and record-keeping
- Maintain and update technical and service documentation accurately and comprehensively
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics, City & Guilds, or equivalent
- Proven experience working as a Vehicle Technician on light commercial vehicles and transit vans
- MOT testing qualification is highly desirable
- Full UK driving licence and personal tools suitable for vehicle repairs
- Minimum two years’ experience in a main dealership or similar environment
- Willingness to develop additional expertises, such as Electric Vehicle maintenance, through dedicated training
Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Barking and Greater London today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to elevate your career as a Vehicle Technician and seek more Motor Trade jobs in your area, get in touch with us today.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician looking to enhance their career within a professional, supportive environment committed to quality service and technical development. The successful Vehicle Technician will be integral to maintaining high standards of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary with on target earnings up to £40,100 per annum, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonuses recognising your success as a Vehicle Technician
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase or sell additional leave days
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities, including IMI Level 3 Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair courses within the first year
- Company pension scheme and life assurance for financial security
- Exclusive employee discounts on vehicle servicing, parts, and vehicle purchases
- Cycle-to-work scheme promoting a healthier lifestyle and commuting options
- Access to savings via the Perks at Work discount programme
- Toolbox insurance providing peace of mind
Duties:
- Perform servicing, adjustments, and repairs on vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring quality workmanship
- Utilise recognised diagnostic tools for fault analysis and resolution
- Road test vehicles to verify repairs and identify underlying issues
- Identify, observe, and report vehicle defects and imminent failures
- Support reassembly and recharging of components, with accurate cost estimation and record-keeping
- Maintain and update technical and service documentation accurately and comprehensively
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics, City & Guilds, or equivalent
- Proven experience working as a Vehicle Technician on light commercial vehicles and transit vans
- MOT testing qualification is highly desirable
- Full UK driving licence and personal tools suitable for vehicle repairs
- Minimum two years’ experience in a main dealership or similar environment
- Willingness to develop additional expertises, such as Electric Vehicle maintenance, through dedicated training
Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Barking and Greater London today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to elevate your career as a Vehicle Technician and seek more Motor Trade jobs in your area, get in touch with us today.