SALARY
40k basic, plus bonus of 7k + benefits
LOCATION
Ipswich, Suffolk
WORKING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm, 1 in 3 Saturdays 8.00am – 12.00pm
TYPE
FULL_TIME
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The Role
Flame Recruitment is hiring a Vehicle Technician for a main dealer group in Ipswich. You’ll carry out servicing, diagnostics, mechanical and electrical repairs, warranty work and MOTs, along with digital vehicle health checks, Approved Used preparation and road tests. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00am–12:00pm, in a settled, well‑run, family business trading since the 1970s.
This suits a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) technician with their own tools and a full UK licence; an MOT Tester qualification is preferred. The package includes a £40k basic plus a £7k bonus and benefits, with manufacturer training, a modern workshop and supportive team, employee discounts, pension, 30 days’ leave, PPE provided and health and wellbeing support.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
• 1. Servicing and routine maintenance
• 2. MOT testing
• 3. Diagnostics and fault finding
• 4. Mechanical and electrical repair
• 5. Warranty repair work
• 6. Brakes, steering and suspension
• 7. Timing belts, clutches and engine work
• 8. Vehicle health checks using digital reporting
• 9. Preparation of Approved Used vehicles
• 10. Road testing where required
• 1. Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• 2. Your own tools
• 3. Full UK Driving Licence.
• 4. MOT Tester qualification preferred.
• 1. Highly Competitive Basic Salary (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications).
• 2. Performance-Related Bonus Scheme.
• 3. Ongoing the manufacturer Manufacturer Training & Accreditation.
• 4. Modern Workshop & State-of-the-Art Equipment.
• 5. Supportive and Professional Team Environment.
• 6. Employee Discounts on Vehicle Purchases & Servicing.
• 7. Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 8. Health & Wellbeing Support.
• 9. Death in Service Benefit.
• 10. Company Pension Scheme.
• 11. 30 Days' Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• 12. Full PPE and Workwear Provided.
Vehicle Technician
