Vehicle Technician
9 days ago
Sunderland
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm Job Type: Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join a well-established independent garage with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. The garage services, maintains, diagnoses and repairs a wide range of vehicles, providing customers with a complete automotive service. Due to continued growth and an expanding customer base, they are looking to add an experienced technician to the team. This is a genuinely varied, hands‑on position where no two days will be the same. You will work across a wide range of makes and models, carrying out everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to diagnostics and more complex mechanical repairs. The role would suit a technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in their workmanship and is confident working independently while also being part of a small, friendly team. • Carry out routine servicing and vehicle maintenance., • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment., • Carry out fault finding and identify the cause of vehicle issues., • Complete general mechanical repairs and maintenance., • Carry out brake, suspension and steering repairs., • Replace clutches, timing belts and timing chains., • Carry out engine and cooling system repairs., • Diagnose and repair exhaust and emissions-related issues., • Carry out battery, starting and charging system repairs., • Complete pre-MOT inspections and MOT-related repairs., • Inspect vehicles and identify additional repairs or maintenance requirements., • Work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship., • Use workshop equipment and tools safely and correctly., • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment., • Complete relevant job sheets and workshop documentation., • Work closely with colleagues to ensure vehicles are completed to the required standard and timescale., • The successful candidate will be a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician with previous hands‑on workshop experience., • You should be confident carrying out servicing, diagnostics and general mechanical repairs across a variety of vehicles and be able to work through jobs methodically from diagnosis to completion., • We are looking for someone who is:, • Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent., • Experienced as a Vehicle Technician., • Confident with diagnostics and fault finding., • Experienced carrying out servicing and general repairs., • Comfortable working on a variety of makes and models., • Reliable, organised and hardworking., • Able to work independently and as part of a team., • Quality-focused with strong attention to detail., • Professional and customer-focused., • Keen to develop their skills and progress with a growing business., • MOT Tester certification is desirable but not essential., • If you are not currently MOT certified, the garage is happy to support the right candidate through their MOT Tester qualification and will pay for the training., • This is a great opportunity for a qualified technician who wants to add MOT testing to their skill set and develop further within an established independent garage. #J-18808-Ljbffr