Vehicle Technician – Multi-Brand Independent Workshop
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Job Summary
About the Opportunity
EV Tech Recruit is recruiting an experienced multi-skilled Vehicle Technician on behalf of an established independent multi-brand automotive workshop based in Ashtead Surrey.
Our client is seeking a skilled workshop-ready technician with strong petrol and diesel vehicle experience who can confidently diagnose service and repair vehicles across various manufacturers including hybrid and fully electric cars.
The successful candidate must be capable of working independently managing their workload effectively and making an immediate contribution to the workshop.
Although experience with hybrid and electric vehicles is advantageous strong hands-on internal combustion engine (ICE) experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose service maintain and repair petrol and diesel passenger cars across multiple manufacturers.
- Carry out routine servicing and maintenance on hybrid and electric vehicles within the limits of your training and competence.
- Identify and resolve mechanical electrical and diagnostic faults.
- Use appropriate diagnostic equipment to investigate and rectify vehicle issues.
- Complete servicing and repair work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Work independently and collaboratively within the workshop team.
- Follow manufacturer guidance workshop procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum two years hands-on experience servicing diagnosing and repairing petrol and diesel vehicles.
- Strong mechanical electrical and fault-finding capabilities.
- Experience working across different vehicle manufacturers rather than specialising exclusively in one brand.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Confidence to hit the ground running in a busy independent workshop.
- Strong attention to detail and a professional approach to vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- IMI Level 2 Level 3 or Level 4 EV qualification.
- Practical high-voltage vehicle experience.
- Experience servicing and maintaining hybrid and fully electric passenger cars.
- Previous experience within an independent multi-brand automotive workshop.
Please note: EV qualifications and high-voltage experience are desirable rather than essential. Candidates with strong ICE experience who meet the core requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Basic Salary: per annum depending on experience.
- Bonus: Performance-related bonus structure with additional on-target earnings.
- Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
- Working Days: Monday to Friday with no weekend working.
- Employment: Full-time permanent position within an established independent workshop.
Working Hours
The successful candidate can work either of the following schedules:
Option 1: Monday to Friday 8:00 am5:30 pm.
Option 2: Monday to Friday 8:30 am6:00 pm.
No weekend working is required.
About EV Tech Recruit
EV Tech Recruit is a specialist recruitment partner supporting independent garages independent dealerships and EV service providers across the UK with the recruitment of experienced multi-skilled vehicle technicians.
We focus on matching technically capable workshop-ready professionals with permanent opportunities suited to their skills and experience.
How to Apply
If youre an experienced multi-brand Vehicle Technician with strong petrol and diesel experience and an interest in working with hybrid and electric vehicles wed welcome a confidential conversation.
ATTENTION: We do not offer visa sponsorship or recruit overseas candidates. We only work with UK-based technicians who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Required Skills:
Core Accountabilities: Proposition development & messaging: lead the development of the overall positioning of the proposition for customer facing and internal communication in conjunction with the product managers and sales teams. Sales & Marketing Plan: Define the 12-month rolling product marketing plan to drive awareness of the propositions and sales leads. Marketing materials and sales enablement: Develop appropriate sales marketing and training materials to support external promotion of the products and customer proposition. Work closely with sales teams to ensure their needs are met. Product launch and demand generation: Planning and participating in the launch of new products and services including customer targeting PR and demand generation. Performance Management and Reporting: Develop monthly reports to track performance against targets. Key competencies: Insight experience of using customer competitor and market intelligence Inbound and Digital marketing: experience of developing and delivering successful digital content marketing value-led collateral and campaigns Planning and Performance Management: Excellent planning and program management skills Influencing and presentation: able to present and explain key findings to engage and influence a range of business stakeholders customers and suppliers Communication skills: Excellent copywriting and design skills to produce compelling sales material for both online and print media. Ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into simple ideas. Sales support: understand the B2B sales process and experience of aligning insights to support go to market objectives. What will help you stand out: Depth/breadth of experience required to carry out the role competently and effectively Product Marketing/Proposition development Experience of creating compelling customer facing messaging and marketing materials for complex B2B services ideally with experience of marketing E-Mobility Renewable IoT or IT Services Marketing campaigns: Experience of designing and delivering integrated product marketing campaigns which demonstrate a thorough understanding of the customer and drive awareness and consideration Marketing plan development: Sound understanding of marketing communication approaches and comprehensive knowledge of the full marketing mix KPIs: Knowledge and understanding of the business key performance indicators Collaboration: Experience at working in multi-function teams to deliver complex solutions and influence senior stakeholders Sales tools Content and Thought leadership: Experience at developing influential materials for various buyer personas across the buyer journey Previous background in an EV charging business clean tech or technology business Additional Information This role is London-based with the option to be based in another location with frequent travel to London. Frequent domestic & international travel may be required.
Required Education:
IMI Level 3
