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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 28 April 2026
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Location: Wallingford, Home Counties, OX10 9LG
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59798662

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Summary

Vehicle Technician

Our client, a reputable family-run independent service centre based in Wallingford, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop. With a history of delivering quality service since 1983, this well-established business offers stability, excellent working conditions, and opportunities for career development. The successful Vehicle Technician will become a valued member of a friendly and motivated team committed to providing exceptional customer service and vehicle care.

Benefits for the successful Vehicle Technician:

- Competitive salary between £30,000 and £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Monthly workshop performance bonus (approximately £5,000 per annum)
- 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Access to comprehensive in-house training and development programmes
- Optional overtime opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme
- Excellent long-term career prospects within a well-respected local business
- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am to 5:30pm, with two 30-minute breaks

Duties of the Vehicle Technician:

- Carry out fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
- Accurately diagnose faults and report vehicle conditions, safety, reliability, and performance issues to the Workshop Manager
- Ensure work is completed following health and safety standards and quality procedures
- Assist at the front desk during busy periods, including booking in/out work and handling customer inquiries
- Maintain high standards of workmanship in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the workshop

Requirements:

- NECESSARY: Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
- Desirable: IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (not essential if extensive practical experience is demonstrated)
- Extensive practical experience as a Vehicle Technician, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Strong work ethic and motivation to achieve targets set by management
- Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently in a busy workshop environment
- An MOT testing license (Class 4 or 7) would be advantageous but is not essential

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Wallingford and the surrounding region, 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.

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