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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years’ experience, for one of the UK’s leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.   Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence. Location - Newcastle Salary – Up to £43,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime OTE £52.4k DOE & Qualifications Days – Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm, Saturday mornings on a rota, 40 hours per week Benefits: Competitive salary with clear progression Generous holiday allowance (increases with service) Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay 24/7 online GP and mental health support Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes Flexible salary access via PayNow app Retail, travel, and fitness discounts Pension scheme and Life Assurance Manufacturer-accredited training and development  Company You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.   Skills and experience Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years’ workshop experience Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs  Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests. Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment. Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation. Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover. Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.  If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Consultant – Al-amin Abiru - Octane Recruitment 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