Posted: 22/05/2026
Job Ref: 30677
Experienced Mechanic / Technician - Grays
Job Description
Experienced Vehicle Technician / MechanicLocation: Grays
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Saturdays on rota
Ref: 30677
We’re looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our busy, high-performing workshop team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled vehicle technician who can work independently across a wide range of mechanical and diagnostic tasks, particularly on Land Rover and BMW models.
About the Role
As a senior vehicle technician, you’ll take on complex mechanical and diagnostic work, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard. You’ll be trusted with major repairs, fault-finding and high-level technical work, using your 10+ years of experience to support a growing workshop.
Key Responsibilities
- Engine rebuilds and repairs on Land Rover & BMW vehicles
- DPF and AdBlue diagnostics and repairs
- Electrical fault finding and repairs
- Clutch replacements
- Gearbox repairs and replacements
- General mechanical servicing and maintenance
- Diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment
- Maintaining high-quality workmanship and efficiency
- Minimum 10 years’ mechanical experience
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Land Rover & BMW essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 1-hour lunch break
- Alternate Saturdays (one on / one off)
- £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Stable, long-term position
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a busy and expanding workshop
If you are interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy, please send over your CV and we will be in touch upon receipt.
All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.
If you want, I can also create a shorter job‑board‑friendly version, a punchier social media version, or a candidate‑attraction SMS.
Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
LBVT
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.