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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 08 April 2026
Salary: £45,000 to £53,000 per year
Additional salary information: Clear Career Progression, Enhanced Annual Leave
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2026
Location: Bishop's Stortford, Home Counties, CM23 5GZ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59633027

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Summary

Vehicle Technician
Location: Bishops Stortford
Salary: DOE | Up to £52,480 OTE (uncapped)
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 + 1 in 3 Saturdays

A respected workshop in Bishop’s Stortford is expanding and now seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician who wants strong earning potential, modern facilities, and ongoing training including hybrid and EV development.

Vehicle Technician – Role Overview
As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for:

- Pre‑delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
- Servicing and maintenance to manufacturer standards
- Completing vehicle health checks and identifying required work
- Carrying out minor repairs, diagnostics and electrical checks
- Warranty repairs and accurate job write‑ups
- Road‑testing vehicles to confirm repair quality

Vehicle Technician – Requirements

- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic
- Full UK driving licence
- High attention to detail and strong workshop standards
- Diagnostic, MOT or EV experience is beneficial but not essential

Multiple opportunities available:
PDI Technician | Prep Technician | Service Technician | Diagnostic Technician | Senior Technician | Master Technician

Benefits

- Competitive salary with clear progression
- Increasing annual leave
- Enhanced family leave
- Techscheme for discounted tech
- 24/7 GP access, dental cover, eyecare vouchers
- Life assurance options
- Gym discounts, travel insurance & retail perks

If you’re a Vehicle Technician looking for your next step, apply now and I’ll be in touch to discuss the role further.

LBVT
Consultant Kalum Green

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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