Posted: 15/07/2026
Job Ref: 31052
Vehicle Technician - Sheffield
Job Description
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification and proven workshop experience, working within a professional franchised dealership environment. This opportunity offers a competitive package with bonus potential, strong manufacturer training, colleague support, development opportunities and a wide range of employee benefits.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
Location: Sheffield
Pay / salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus bonus opportunity
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: 40-hour working week, with rota patterns, Saturdays or flexible arrangements depending on site requirements
Benefits:
• Competitive salary package with bonus potential for eligible roles
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays, with entitlement increasing after 5 and 10 years’ service
• Company pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus colleague wellbeing support
• Colleague discounts on vehicle purchases, servicing and family motoring support
• Cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership and access to high street savings
• Brand partner training, leadership development opportunities and referral rewards of up to £1,000
Company
You would be joining a long-established, family-owned automotive retail group with a strong dealership network and a reputation for valuing colleagues, supporting career development and delivering high standards across sales, service and aftersales. The business represents a range of respected manufacturer brands and places strong emphasis on training, inclusion, wellbeing and creating a supportive dealership environment.
Skills and experience
• Level 3 IMI, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Proven experience working as a Vehicle Technician or Service Technician in a dealership, franchise or busy workshop environment
Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs accurately in line with manufacturer, dealership and safety standards.
• Use diagnostic equipment and technical knowledge to identify faults and complete effective repair work.
• Record inspection results, repair recommendations and completed work clearly on job cards and digital systems.
• Communicate effectively with Service Advisors, workshop control and colleagues so customers receive clear updates.
• Complete work within agreed timescales while maintaining quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support a professional, team-focused workshop culture and help ensure vehicles leave the workshop performing at their best.
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role or would simply like a Job Pack with further details, please apply.
Consultant: Jordan O'Connor – Octane Recruitment
JOVT
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester, Prep Technician or Dealership Mechanic roles, then please get in touch.