Job Description
Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic / Automotive Technician
Location: Kelso
Salary: £35,500 – £52,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00-16:00 Saturday overtime on rota
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Vehicle Technician – Up to £52,000 + Uncapped Bonus
Looking for a Vehicle Technician role where your technical expertise is rewarded with excellent earning potential, manufacturer training and genuine opportunities to develop your career?
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic to join an established premium automotive business in Kelso. With a salary of £35,500-£52,000 depending on experience and qualifications, uncapped bonuses, enhanced overtime opportunities and an introductory bonus of up to £3,000, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician.
What’s in it for You?
£35,500-£52,000 basic salary DOE
Uncapped bonus scheme
Introductory bonus of up to £3,000
Enhanced overtime opportunities
33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays
Healthcare cash plan
Employee vehicle discount schemes
Pension scheme including life cover
Internal and manufacturer training
Career development opportunities
Tool insurance
Staff referral scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Free flu jabs
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and technical repairs while ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and to manufacturer standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and technical repairs
Diagnosing faults using appropriate diagnostic and measuring equipment
Interpreting manufacturer technical data and repair instructions
Removing and installing vehicle components using manufacturer procedures
Completing vehicle health checks and identifying additional work
Preparing new and Approved Used vehicles
Completing job cards accurately, including repairs, parts, labour and hours worked
Reporting additional faults and delays to the Workshop Controller or Service Manager
Ensuring vehicles meet required safety and quality standards
Maintaining high standards of vehicle care and workshop cleanliness
About You
You’ll ideally have:
Relevant automotive qualifications, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic
Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience
Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Excellent attention to detail
A professional approach to health and safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK Driving Licence
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for excellent earning potential, uncapped bonuses, manufacturer training and a strong benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.
Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – get in touch and we can work that out later.
