- Location: Outskirts of Northampton (commutable from Bedford / Milton Keynes area)
- Salary: Up to £40,000 basic (depending on experience)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Overtime: Occasional Saturdays available, paid at time and a half
We are working with a well-established independent automotive workshop and body repair centre based on the outskirts of Northampton seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their small, close-knit team.
The business operates a busy workshop covering servicing, diagnostics, mechanical repairs and bodywork/accident repair for a wide range of customer vehicles from everyday cars and vans through to prestige and specialist vehicles.
This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same, and you’ll be trusted to work independently as well as alongside a small team of experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
- Mechanical repairs including brakes, clutches, suspension and timing components
- Diagnostic fault finding using modern workshop equipment
- Supporting MOT preparation and general inspection work
- Occasional exposure to body repair and structural work within the wider workshop
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
Requirements:
- Qualified at Level 3 (or equivalent time-served experience)
- Solid all-round workshop experience (minimum 2–3 years preferred)
- Confident in routine servicing and mechanical repair work
- Ability to diagnose faults and work independently where required
- Reliable, practical and team-focused approach
- MOT licence is beneficial but not essential
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working pattern for excellent work/life balance
- Occasional optional Saturday overtime at enhanced rate
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of vehicle types and repair work
- Stable, long-term position within a well-established independent business
Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Northampton and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.