Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 08/06/2026
Job Ref: 30766

Vehicle Technician - Stretford

Location: Manchester
Salary: £38,752 - £47,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30766

Job Description

Vehicle Technician - Stretford
Salary – Up to £40,000 Basic + Efficiency Bonus + Team Profit Bonus + Overtime DOE & Qualifications
Days – Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm or 8am-5pm (Flexible), 40 hours per week, No weekends
Ref – 30766

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician in Stretford. My client is one of the UK's leading main dealer groups in the area and they're looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician wanting to join a great team! This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician looking to work for and alongside one of the best in the industry, so if you’re currently on the lookout then apply now!

Vehicle Technician  Benefits:
  • Excellent Efficiency Bonus Opportunities
  • No weekend work unless you want to earn more with overtime
  • Company discounts on car servicing, purchase etc
  • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Toolbox Insurance 
  • In house training opportunities for career progression 
  • Life assurance & Pension scheme

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Role:
  • Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
  • Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters
  • Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)

Vehicle Technician Requirements:
  • Full UK driving license
  • NVQ, IMI, ATA or City & Guilds level 3 ideally but we will also consider level 2 with a lot of experience (If you’re a level 2 Vehicle Technician with main dealership experience then definitely apply!)
  • MOT license is preferred but not essential

Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
AAVT
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.