Vehicle Technician

Salary/rate:£38,000+ basic salary plus bonus
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Progression
References on file:5442
Sector:Technician
Post Date:May 11, 2026
Ref:5442
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a VAG-accredited Vehicle Technician with a strong main dealer background and a growing reputation for diagnostics and fault finding within busy workshop environments. Having spent the majority of their career within Audi and Volkswagen dealerships, they are highly familiar with manufacturer processes, quality standards and modern diagnostic systems.

They are fully qualified to Level 3 standard and hold a current MOT licence, carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and MOT testing to both manufacturer and DVSA standards. Alongside general mechanical work, they are regularly trusted with more complex diagnostic investigations and electrical fault tracing, supporting workshop efficiency and first-time fix rates.

Ambitious and technically driven, they are keen to continue progressing within the industry and are specifically looking for a role that can support their development towards Master Technician level. Their experience also includes supporting workshop control duties, helping allocate work, monitor productivity and maintain workflow communication across the workshop.

Reliable and professional in approach, they have built a stable career history within structured dealership environments and are well regarded for their teamwork, organisation and willingness to take on additional responsibility.

Key Experience & Strengths

VAG-accredited Vehicle Technician
MOT Tester qualification
Advanced diagnostics and fault finding
Audi and Volkswagen main dealer experience
Mechanical and electrical repair work
Servicing and MOT testing to manufacturer standards
Experience supporting workshop control duties
Strong understanding of workshop processes and efficiency
Career progression focused towards Master Technician level
Stable automotive career history
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Vehicle Technician role within a progressive dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£38,000+ basic salary plus bonus

Availability

Open to a new challenge

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Manchester

This candidate would be a strong addition to a dealership seeking a technically capable Vehicle Technician with strong diagnostic ability, VAG experience and the ambition to continue progressing within the motor trade.

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