Diagnostic Technician

Diagnostic Technician – Birmingham

We are recruiting for an experienced Diagnostic Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Motor Vehicle Technician to join a busy main dealership workshop in Birmingham. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, have strong diagnostic experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. MOT Tester status is desirable but not essential.

Job Details

Location

Birmingham

Salary

£36,000–£39,000 basic

OTE

£48,000+

Bonus

Uncapped

Additional Payment

£125 per month for MOT-qualified Technicians

Hours

Flexible shift patterns available, with paid overtime including Saturdays

Reference

31218

Why Apply?

• £48,000+ realistic OTE
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• £36,000–£39,000 basic salary
• Paid overtime
• £125 per month extra for MOT-qualified Technicians
• Flexible shift patterns
• 31 days holiday, rising to 33 with service
• Birthday off
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Healthcare cash-plan options
• Dental support
• Manufacturer training
• EV and advanced diagnostic training
• Clear career progression opportunities

Diagnostic Technician Role

• Carry out advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding
• Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Use modern diagnostic equipment and technical systems
• Interpret diagnostic data accurately
• Complete servicing, maintenance and repairs to required standards
• Support other Vehicle Technicians with technical issues
• Carry out electronic vehicle health checks
• Record diagnostic findings and completed repairs accurately
• Work closely with Service Advisors and the wider workshop team

Diagnostic Technician Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Diagnostic Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician
• Strong diagnostic experience within a main dealership or busy independent workshop
• Confident using modern diagnostic equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
• Electrical diagnostic experience is highly desirable
• MOT Tester Licence is desirable but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Diagnostic Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment

Reference

31218

WOVT

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

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