Vehicle Technician

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy automotive workshop in the Basingstoke area.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a starting salary of £40,000 per year, with bonus earnings available.

The Role:

You will carry out vehicle servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs across a range of makes and models.

This is a hands-on workshop position for a capable technician with strong mechanical knowledge, a professional work ethic and the ability to identify and resolve faults to a high standard.

You will play an important part in ensuring vehicles are safe, roadworthy and maintained in accordance with required workshop, safety and environmental standards.

Shift Pattern:

Choose from one of the following working patterns:

• Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
• Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, plus every other Saturday, 08:30–17:30, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
• Optional Saturday overtime may be available and is paid at an enhanced rate

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine servicing, mechanical maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles
• Inspect vehicles thoroughly and identify faults that could affect roadworthiness, safety or performance
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and complete repairs in line with workshop standards
• Undertake cambelt and wet-belt replacement work safely and efficiently
• Complete vehicle health checks and report repair requirements clearly
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain accurate job cards, inspection records and repair documentation
• Communicate technical findings professionally with colleagues and customers
• Keep work areas clean, organised and compliant with health and safety procedures
• Contribute to an efficient, quality-focused workshop environment

Requirements:

• IMI, NVQ, City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Time-served Vehicle Technicians with demonstrable equivalent experience are also encouraged to apply
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician within a professional automotive workshop
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of modern vehicle systems
• Proven experience with cambelt and wet-belt replacements
• Confident use of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
• Full UK driving licence
• Own tools
• High standard of attention to detail and ability to identify defects accurately
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Basingstoke
• Permanent right to live and work in the UK

Suitable Experience:

This role is suited to a qualified or time-served Vehicle Technician, Motor Mechanic, Service Technician or Light Vehicle Technician with solid servicing and repair experience.

Candidates with dealership, independent garage, fast-fit, fleet or professional workshop backgrounds will be considered, provided they can demonstrate the required technical ability and work ethic.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £40,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
• Bonus scheme, with OTE of £50,000+
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Choice of weekday-focused working patterns
• Optional paid Saturday overtime
• Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive workshop environment
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
• Long-term career opportunity for a skilled automotive technician

Interested?

Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.

Polite Notice:

Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd. is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Right to Work:

This role is UK-based only, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We ask that candidates apply only if they are currently based in the UK and hold the permanent legal right to live and work here.

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