Octane Recruitment Ltd

Vehicle Technician

Edenbridge TN8 5DQ

Key information

Pay
£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
26 Nov 2026

About this role

Vehicle Technician – Edenbridge

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join an established independent garage in Edenbridge. Applicants must have at least 5 years' hands-on workshop experience, be confident in servicing, repairs and diagnostics, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Formal qualifications are not essential.

Job Details

Location

Edenbridge, Kent

Salary

Up to £40,000 basic + bonus

Hours

Monday - Friday, 5-day working week, including Saturdays on a rota (day off in the week to compensate working a Saturday)

Ref

31844

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

  • 5-day working week
  • Company pension scheme
  • Ongoing technical training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Established, supportive independent workshop
  • Long-term career stability

Vehicle Technician Role

  • Carry out servicing and routine maintenance on a wide range of vehicles
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
  • Complete general mechanical repairs to a high standard
  • Carry out vehicle inspections and health checks
  • Use workshop diagnostic equipment to identify faults
  • Complete job cards and repair documentation accurately
  • Maintain workshop safety standards and work effectively with other technicians

Vehicle Technician Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic – essential
  • Confident carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work independently in a busy workshop
  • Reliable, hardworking and able to work well within a team
  • Full UK Driving Licence – essential
  • Right to work in the UK

Consultant

Robert Samuels

RSVT

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. We also recruit for related positions including Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician and MOT Technician across the UK.