Job Description – Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 21/07/2026

Job Ref: 31092

Vehicle Technician - Maidstone

Location: Park Wood

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000

Sector: Workshop

Contract Type: Permanent

Reference: 31092

Job Description

Job Brief Doc
Client & Location	Lookers Mercedes Maidstone
Vacancy/Job Title	Vehicle Technician
Hiring Manager & Decision Maker inc engagement score ?/5	Joanne Jacobs 3/5
Salary & Benefits	 £34,000 - £37,000 Basic (depending on qualifications)  OTE up to £43,000  £3,000 Productivity Bonus  Time Saved Bonus Scheme  Manufacturer-accredited training  Hybrid & Electric Vehicle training  Career progression opportunities  Modern workshop with the latest diagnostic equipment  Pension scheme  Supportive management team
General duties & responsibilities (need job description in BH)	 Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.  Complete vehicle health checks using the latest diagnostic technology.  Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.  Complete authorised repairs efficiently and accurately.  Carry out warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.  Road test vehicles following repairs.  Complete all workshop documentation accurately.  Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop.
Driving Licence requirements	Must Have
Top 3 hiring criteria	1. Must be Level 3 2. Must have a DL 3. Happy to look at people who are from independent garages providing they have solid work history and quals.
Selling points for candidates	 Competitive salary with bonus structure.  £3,000 Productivity Bonus plus Time Saved Bonus Scheme.  Manufacturer training including Hybrid & Electric accreditation.  Genuine career progression within a large dealer group.  Modern workshop with the latest equipment.  Supportive Aftersales Manager and experienced workshop team.
Team/dept set up	 Busy main dealership workshop.  Reporting directly to the Aftersales Manager.  Working alongside experienced Vehicle Technicians and Workshop Controllers.  Strong manufacturer training and technical support.
Hiring Manager perceived challenges/Octane challenges	 Recruiting qualified Level 3 Vehicle Technicians.  Finding candidates with strong diagnostic capability.  Attracting technicians who value career progression and manufacturer training.
Reason for vacancy	Expansion of the workshop and continued business growth.
How long has the vacancy been live? Timescales/urgency	Came on today ASAP
Anyone in process/what stage of process? Internal applicants? Other agencies? Is the client working the vacancy?	Interviewing immediately with a view to appointing as soon as possible.
Training and progression / personal development	 Full manufacturer accreditation.  Hybrid & Electric Vehicle training.  Ongoing technical development.  Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within the dealer group.
Process & timescales	 CV Review  First Interview with Aftersales Manager  Workshop Assessment (if required)  Offer
Anything else?	 Experience with the manufacturer is advantageous but not essential.  Open to technicians from both main dealerships and independent garages.  Looking for a motivated technician who enjoys working as part of a professional team.
Job grade A, B or C and why	Grade B – Good brand and salary, lots of candidates we can speak to. Only reason it’s not an A is because we can’t speak to site managers.