Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician
Location: Derby
Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Sign-on Bonus: £1,500
Hours: Monday–Friday (no weekends)

We’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a busy Derby workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in high‑quality work, and wants a clear development pathway with structured training and progression up to Master Technician level.

Why This Role Stands Out
£1,500 sign‑on bonus
Competitive salary with overtime paid at 1.25x
No weekend work – strong work-life balance
25 days’ holiday, rising with service + bank holidays + Birthday off
5‑stage training programme with progression to Master Technician
Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, same‑day virtual GP access
Additional perks: car hire discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days
Key Responsibilities
Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a mixed rental fleet
Inspect systems and components to ensure safety and compliance
Identify worn or faulty parts and complete repairs or replacements
Test drive vehicles where permitted and licence allows
Maintain accurate job cards and update internal systems throughout the day
Complete jobs in full or hand over correctly, ensuring vehicles are left safe and clearly marked
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
Experience working with LCVs or HGVs
Full UK / Irish / EU manual driving licence
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
Training & Development
Structured progression route to Master Technician
Ongoing technical training and support
Long-term stability within a professional workshop environment
If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for progression, stability and a supportive workshop team — with a £1,500 sign‑on bonus on top — this is an ideal next step. All applications handled confidentially.

Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
Job Reference: KGVT
Octane reference: 31633

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed