Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 02/06/2026
Job Ref: 30738

Vehicle Technician - Nelson

Location: Nelson
Salary: £28,000 - £51,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30738

Job Description

Vehicle Technician - Nelson
Salary – Up to £45,800 Basic + Bonus + Overtime DOE & Qualifications
Days – Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, Saturday mornings on a rota 
Ref – 30738

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician in Nelson. 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 Bonus Opportunities
  • 33 days annual leave (rising to 37 with service)
  •  Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Comprehensive tool insurance and preferential service rates
  • In house training opportunities for career progression 
  • Great pension scheme
  • Company Discounts

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
  • 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 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.