Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 09/08/2026
Job Ref: 31239

Vehicle Technician - Headingley

Location: Leeds
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 31239

Job Description

My client is looking for a level 3 Vehicle Technician, with a Full UK driving license, 5 + years experience looking for a new challenge at an independent garage
Vehicle Technician – Headingley
Salary – Up to £40,000 Basic + Overtime option at 2x pay DOE & Qualifications
Hours – Monday – Friday – 8:15am - 5:30pm (You have an option to work overtime on Saturdays at 2x pay)
Ref – 31239
We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician in Headingley. My client are a highly respectable and reliable independent garage that’s looking to expand their team . This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician that is looking for a place to settle in long term. If you're a Vehicle Technician currently on the lookout, then apply now!

Vehicle Technician Benefits:
  • Overtime option at 2x pay!
  • Great progression opportunities
  • Training & development provided for upskill purposes
  • Company Pension 
Vehicle Technician 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 is needed
  • NVQ, IMI, City and Guilds or Mechanical Engineering level 2 or equivalent is needed. Ideally level 3 but will consider level 2 also
  • MOT Class 4 & 7 is beneficial 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.