Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 07/05/2026
Job Ref: 30553

Vehicle Technician - Barking

Location: Barking
Salary: £38,760 - £44,760
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30553

Job Description

Vehicle Technician

Salary & Hours

  • £44,760 OTE (£38,760 basic + £3,100 bonus OTE + overtime)
  • 42.5 hours per week
  • Day shifts only
  • Overtime available and paid at time and a half

About the Role

Join one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental and fleet maintenance businesses, working on a large and varied fleet of vans and cars.

As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles to ensure they are safe, roadworthy, and compliant for customers.

This role would suit either:

  • A Level 2 qualified Technician with at least 3 years’ workshop experience, or
  • A fully qualified Level 3 Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Training & Development

An in-house IMI accredited training department provides ongoing development opportunities including:

  • Hybrid & EV vehicle repair
  • Tail lift training
  • Braking systems
  • Vehicle electrics
  • Personalised development plans for Level 2 Technicians

Benefits

  • Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary
  • Regular overtime paid at enhanced rates
  • 24 days holiday rising to 26 days with service
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional holiday days
  • Birthday day off
  • Life assurance
  • Health & wellbeing support services
  • Dental plan & travel insurance
  • Vehicle leasing schemes
  • Pension & share scheme
  • Retail discounts & cashback platform
  • Financial wellbeing app with flexible pay options and discounts

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:
✔ Have strong mechanical and servicing experience
✔ Work well independently and as part of a team
✔ Be motivated to continue learning and developing
✔ Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship
✔ Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 automotive qualification

Permanent Role