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Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2026
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per year
Additional salary information: Strong Basic Salary
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 June 2026
Location: West Thurrock, Home Counties, RM20 3JT
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59997512

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Summary

Experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

We’re looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our busy, high-performing workshop team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled vehicle technician who can work independently across a wide range of mechanical and diagnostic tasks, particularly on Land Rover and BMW models.

About the Role
As a senior vehicle technician, you’ll take on complex mechanical and diagnostic work, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard. You’ll be trusted with major repairs, fault-finding and high-level technical work, using your 10+ years of experience to support a growing workshop.

Key Responsibilities

- Engine rebuilds and repairs on Land Rover & BMW vehicles
- DPF and AdBlue diagnostics and repairs
- Electrical fault finding and repairs
- Clutch replacements
- Gearbox repairs and replacements
- General mechanical servicing and maintenance
- Diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment
- Maintaining high-quality workmanship and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 10 years’ mechanical experience
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Land Rover & BMW essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 1-hour lunch break
- Alternate Saturdays (one on / one off)

Salary & Benefits

- £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Stable, long-term position
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a busy and expanding workshop

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy, please send over your CV and we will be in touch upon receipt.
All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.

If you want, I can also create a shorter job‑board‑friendly version, a punchier social media version, or a candidate‑attraction SMS.

Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
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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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