Vehicle Technician – Borehamwood
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a busy fleet workshop in Borehamwood. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have strong servicing and repair experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. LCV experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Job Details
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £39,729 basic
OTE: £45,729 including bonus and overtime
Hours: 42.5 hours per week – day shifts only
Overtime: Regularly available, paid at time and a half
Reference: 31694
Vehicle Technician Company Benefits
Up to 8% annual performance bonus – not based on time saved
Overtime paid at time and a half
24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
Birthday off
Company pension and Save As You Earn Share Scheme
Life assurance at 2x salary
Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan
Colleague Assistance Programme
Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
Retail discounts and cashback
IMI-accredited manufacturer training
Hybrid, EV and specialist technical trainingVehicle Technician Role
Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and light commercial vehicles
Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults
Carry out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation work
Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults efficiently
Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately
Maintain high repair standards while minimising vehicle downtimeVehicle Technician Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent – essential
Previous Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic experience
Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair skills
Diagnostic and electrical fault-finding experience
LCV or van experience advantageous but not essential
Full UK Driving Licence – essential
Looking for a stable, long-term position with ongoing technical development
Right to work in the UKHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Borehamwood, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
This is a fleet-based position without retail sales targets or customer-facing pressure, offering day shifts and extensive technical development through an IMI-accredited training centre. Training includes Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, tail lifts, braking systems and vehicle electrics.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
RSVT
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Fleet Technician, LCV Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Service Technician roles across the UK
