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VAG Trained Vehicle Technician Job in Orpington

Greater London
Orpington
Service Department, Independent Garage
£40000 per annum
140687
Volkswagen Trained Technician Required – Independent Volkswagen and Audi Specialist in Orpington, South London Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Location: Orpington, South London
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 Basic DOE
Desirable: Experience with T5, T6, and T7 models

Our client, a well-established independent Volkswagen and Audi Specialist Repairing Garage based in Orpington, is seeking a skilled Volkswagen Trained Technician to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician with a passion for Volkswagen vehicles, particularly T5, T6, and T7 models, to contribute to a busy and dynamic workshop.

We’re proactively looking for the right candidate to support our senior technician team as part of our growth and succession planning. If you’re a vehicle technician with expertise in Volkswagen diagnostics, repairs, and servicing, and you’re ready to work hands-on in a specialist environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Volkswagen Trained Technician:
  • Perform diagnostics, repairs, and servicing on Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, with a focus on T5, T6, and T7 models

  • Strip down, clean, and rebuild components, including engines and transmissions

  • Install and test reconditioned parts, ensuring high standards of mechanical integrity

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and ancillary faults

  • Communicate with customers, providing technical expertise and excellent service

  • Cover office duties during breaks or absences, maintaining a professional customer-facing approach

  • Adapt to evolving needs, including expanding knowledge of modern Volkswagen models

Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Volkswagen-trained technician, ideally with expertise in T5, T6, and T7 models

  • Strong knowledge of Volkswagen and Audi diagnostic systems and repair techniques

  • Ability to perform engine fitting, component machining, or general servicing

  • Confident communication skills for customer interactions and technical support

  • Experience with VW dealer background is a plus; willingness to train and learn is highly valued

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Based in or able to commute to the Orpington area

  • Comfortable with a structured workday, including set tea breaks and lunch with the team

Why Apply?
  • Competitive salary of £32k - £40k DOE

  • Work in a specialist Volkswagen and Audi environment with a strong reputation

  • Be part of a small, skilled, and flexible team where your expertise is valued

  • Enjoy a structured 5-day week (8am-5pm) with a collaborative team flow

  • Opportunity to grow with a company expanding, with training support available

If you’re passionate about Volkswagen vehicles, skilled in diagnostics and repairs, and ready to join a team that values craftsmanship and technical excellence, don’t miss this chance.

For more information or to apply, please contact Alex Perrin at Perfect Placement. We specialise in placing top talent within the automotive industry across the South East and the entire United Kingdom.