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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 14 May 2026
Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 June 2026
Location: Northampton, Midlands, NN5 5AJ
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59926991

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Summary

Our client, a reputable prestige main dealership based in Northampton, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their well-established workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians to advance their careers within a professional environment that values quality work and ongoing development.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary ranging from £32,000 to £45,000, negotiable depending on experience and skill level
- Attractive bonus scheme enhancing earnings
- Ongoing manufacturer training for continuous professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities within a respected main dealer group
- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am – 5:30pm
- One in three Saturday mornings on a rota
- Supportive team environment and modern facilities

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct servicing, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of customer vehicles
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults with accuracy and efficiency
- Perform preventative and reactive repairs to meet manufacturer and dealership standards
- Vehicle Technicians Maintain detailed workshop records and documentation
- Liaise with colleagues and service department to communicate repair progress and timings
- Support team during busy periods and assist colleagues where required
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and attention to detail in all tasks

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician in a main dealership environment
- Driving licence (Full UK) is essential; MOT licence and EV qualifications are desirable but not mandatory
- Own set of tools
- Excellent diagnostic skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Northampton and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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