Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,600 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, South West, BA1 1TP |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59693976 |
Summary
Our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership near Bath, is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician to join their Service Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for skilled and experienced motor trade professionals to develop their careers within a respected dealer group with over a century of operation.
The successful Vehicle Technician will work in a friendly, professional environment and contribute to maintaining high standards of vehicle servicing and repairs.
Benefits as a Vehicle Technician:
- Starting salary from £33,600 per annum, dependent on experience
- Access to a generous uncapped performance-related bonus scheme
- Average earnings of £42,000 annually, with top earners reaching £58,000
- 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service length
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, subject to availability
- Manufacturer-accredited training and ongoing development opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee discounts, including staff purchase discounts and retailer offers
- Life assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to a retailer discount portal
- Career progression within a well-established dealership group
Duties as a Vehicle Technician:
- Carry out fault diagnosis, servicing, and repairs on a variety of vehicles in accordance with manufacturer standards
- Accurately diagnose vehicle faults and report findings to the Service Manager regarding vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance
- Ensure all work complies with quality procedures and manufacturer guidelines
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail at all times
- Assist with technical advice and support to colleagues as required
- Adhere to health and safety regulations within the workshop environment
Requirements as a Vehicle Technician:
- Fully qualified Vehicle Technician to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ technical experience in a franchise-approved dealership environment
- Clean driving licence with minimal points
- Motivated team player capable of producing high-quality work
- Ability to work efficiently within a targeted environment
- Experience or accreditation with MOT testing is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of light commercial vehicles or vans is advantageous
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bath and Somerset, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.
This is an excellent opportunity for skilled and experienced motor trade professionals to develop their careers within a respected dealer group with over a century of operation.
The successful Vehicle Technician will work in a friendly, professional environment and contribute to maintaining high standards of vehicle servicing and repairs.
Benefits as a Vehicle Technician:
- Starting salary from £33,600 per annum, dependent on experience
- Access to a generous uncapped performance-related bonus scheme
- Average earnings of £42,000 annually, with top earners reaching £58,000
- 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service length
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, subject to availability
- Manufacturer-accredited training and ongoing development opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee discounts, including staff purchase discounts and retailer offers
- Life assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to a retailer discount portal
- Career progression within a well-established dealership group
Duties as a Vehicle Technician:
- Carry out fault diagnosis, servicing, and repairs on a variety of vehicles in accordance with manufacturer standards
- Accurately diagnose vehicle faults and report findings to the Service Manager regarding vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance
- Ensure all work complies with quality procedures and manufacturer guidelines
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail at all times
- Assist with technical advice and support to colleagues as required
- Adhere to health and safety regulations within the workshop environment
Requirements as a Vehicle Technician:
- Fully qualified Vehicle Technician to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ technical experience in a franchise-approved dealership environment
- Clean driving licence with minimal points
- Motivated team player capable of producing high-quality work
- Ability to work efficiently within a targeted environment
- Experience or accreditation with MOT testing is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of light commercial vehicles or vans is advantageous
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bath and Somerset, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.