SALARY
40k basic, 50k OTE + Benefits
LOCATION
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
WORKING HOURS
Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00 + Saturday rota
TYPE
Full Time
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The Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our team in Cheltenham on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Offering earnings of up to 50k OTE, this role provides the chance to work within a supportive team environment while continuing to develop your technical skills through ongoing manufacturer training. We also offer flexibility around working hours. As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of customer vehicles through diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Working with a variety of vehicle systems, you will identify and resolve faults efficiently while maintaining high manufacturer and company standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. You will be part of a busy workshop environment where teamwork, quality, and efficiency are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
• Confirm reported vehicle issues, diagnose faults, and carry out necessary repairs
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting across a range of vehicle systems
• Carry out routine servicing, repairs, and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• Complete vehicle health checks, including customer video presentations of vehicle condition
• Advise on any future maintenance or repair work identified during inspections
• Ensure jobs are completed within allocated timeframes to meet deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of completed work where required
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised at all times
• Comply with health and safety standards and participate in ongoing training
• Stay up to date with evolving vehicle technology through regular manufacturer training
• At least three years’ experience working on light vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across a broad range of vehicle systems
• A preference for working in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage time allowed for each job
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• A customer-focused mindset
• The ability to thrive in a busy workshop environment
• Salary up to 50k OTE
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Monthly Time Saved Bonus & Video Bonus
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day after every 5 years of service
• Company pension contribution
• Annual company events
• Bespoke induction and development training
• Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing
• Death in Service benefit
• Free eye tests, dental, and therapy treatments
Vehicle Technician


