Posted: 31/01/2026
Job Ref: 29900
Diagnostic Vehicle Technician
Job Description
Vehicle Diagnostic Technician Opportunity – Join a Leading Automotive Group - ErdingtonAre you ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry? We’re not just about selling vehicles; we’re committed to delivering exceptional experiences for every customer who walks through our doors.
As one of the UK’s largest independent dealership networks, our organisation has grown significantly since its establishment in the late 1990s. With dozens of award‑winning sites nationwide and a diverse portfolio of global vehicle manufacturers, we continue to expand and evolve.
We are now looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our team at a busy dealership in Redditch.
Salary & Earnings - Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
Basic salary: Around £36,000, basic (depending on experience)Realistic OTE: Up to £50,000
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and a strong team culture. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support and reward you:
- Paid Overtime: Saturday work and approved additional hours.
- Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Realistic annual bonus potential of around £12,000.
- Birthday Leave: Enjoy an extra paid day off to celebrate.
- Pension Scheme: Helping you plan for the future.
- Staff Discounts: Savings on vehicle sales, servicing, parts, and labour across all brands we represent.
- Benefits Platform: Discounts on everything from tech to groceries.
- On‑Demand Dental Services: Supporting your health and wellbeing.
- Optional Benefits: Including healthcare cash plans.
- Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles to the highest standards.
- Diagnose faults using appropriate testing equipment.
- Repair and replace components, lubricants, and consumables as required.
- Accurately record all service and repair work.
- Work safely and professionally in line with health and safety guidelines.
- Identify additional work using an established vehicle health check process.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a Technician or Mechanic.
- Committed to high standards of workmanship and safety.
- Holder of a full UK driving licence.
Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, supportive, and forward‑thinking environment. You can expect:
- A competitive salary package with a strong bonus structure and paid Saturday overtime, giving a realistic OTE of £45,000–£50,000.
- Excellent manufacturer and in‑house training, with clear pathways up to Master Technician level and beyond.
- 31 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 with length of service.
- Access to industry‑leading training programmes to support your development.
- Opportunities for career progression through our internal training academy and partnerships with top automotive management trainers.
We are one of the UK’s largest independent automotive dealer groups, operating across dozens of sites nationwide and representing a wide range of respected vehicle brands. Alongside our dealership network, we also operate parts distribution and fleet services divisions.
Our culture is built on continuous growth
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Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
- 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.