Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years experience, for one of the UKs leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.
Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Location: Thatcham
Pay / salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum plus productivity bonus and overtime, OTE £50,000+
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard day shifts plus Saturday rota)
Benefits:
- £35,000£50,000 salary
- Monday to Friday working
- No weekend work
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Sick pay after probation
- Workwear provided
- Established independent specialist workshop

Company
Our client is a well-established independent automotive specialist based in Newbury, Berkshire. Operating for over 40 years, they have built a strong reputation for specialist vehicle servicing,



diagnostics and repairs.
Skills and experience
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years workshop experience
- Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties
- Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role
- Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
- Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
- Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
- Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved pri

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