Vehicle Technician Job in Brighton
East Sussex
Brighton
Independent Garage, Service Department
£40885 - £45685 per annum
147358
Basic Salary: £34,255 - £40,885 OTE £45,685
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with Saturday mornings on a 1 in 3 rota.
Franchised Main Dealer
We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client’s family-run business in Brighton. With over 80 sites along the South Coast and 165 years of trading, our client is renowned for delivering exceptional customer service with honesty, quality, and care at the heart of their business.
As a Vehicle Technician, you will conduct full examinations of vehicles, including electronic vehicle health checks, and identify non-routine defects and faults in the workshop or during road tests. You will undertake timely repair and servicing of customer vehicles in line with technical standards, providing a knowledgeable, courteous, and responsive service to all colleagues and workshop customers. You will work closely with the service team to keep them informed of progress and fully briefed on completed work, discuss technical issues directly with customers when required, offer advice and support to workshop apprentices, and work with the wider workshop team to design and implement new methods of work to improve efficiency.
What’s in it for you as a Vehicle Technician?
Competitive Basic Salary £34,255 - £40,885 depending on experience
On Target Earnings £45,685
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with Saturday mornings on a rota 1 in 3
Bespoke induction, learning programme, and ongoing training
Car benefit scheme from day one
Enhanced family leave benefit
Life Insurance and Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family
Company pension scheme
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Discounts on new/used vehicles, service and parts
High street and online discounts
Duties of a Vehicle Technician:
Conducting full examinations of vehicles, including electronic vehicle health checks
Identifying non-routine defects and faults in the workshop or during road tests
Undertaking timely repair and servicing of customer vehicles in line with technical standards
Providing knowledgeable, courteous, responsive, and efficient service to colleagues and customers
Working closely with the front of house service team to keep them informed on vehicle progress
Discussing technical issues directly with customers when required
Offering technical advice and support to workshop apprentices
Working with the wider workshop team to design and implement new methods to improve efficiency
Requirements for the Vehicle Technician role:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally within a main dealer environment
Ability to work within defined processes and promote best practice
Customer-focused with clear communication skills
First-time fix mentality with commitment to continuous learning
Team player, able to support and mentor apprentices
MOT Licence desirable but not essential
Full UK Driving Licence required
If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician looking to join a reputable employer that offers excellent support, ongoing training, and a competitive salary package, we encourage you to apply now.
Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Brighton and East Sussex today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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