Automotive Technician

Waylands Automotive Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned automotive dealership in Reading is seeking a fully skilled Technician to join their Kia dealership team. The successful candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience with diagnostic equipment. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £42,000, with additional bonuses and benefits, including career progression opportunities and generous holiday. If you're eager to deliver excellent service, apply today!

Benefits

Generous basic salary

31 days holiday per year

Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing

Opportunities for training and career progression

Contributory pensions scheme

Life insurance 3x salary

Qualifications

• Proficient in using current diagnostic equipment.
• Time served with Level 3 qualifications in automotive technology.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service customer vehicles.
• Work towards productivity and efficiency targets.
• Deliver high-quality work on time.

Skills

Experience with diagnostic equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to work towards productivity targets

Proven track record of delivering 'right first time' work

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualifications to Level 3

Job description

Are you ambitious, a team-player and driven to deliver a first-class service to our customers?

If so, you could be just who we at Waylands Automotive are looking for!

We are looking to recruit a fully skilled Technician to work alongside our existing dedicated team at our Kia dealership in Reading. The successful candidate will be time served and hold NVQ or equivalent qualifications to Level 3.

Waylands is a successful and growing motor retail group, with 15 representation points across the Thames Valley and the M4 corridor, extending into South Wales.

What’s the role?

You must be able to use current diagnostic equipment, have a proven track record in delivering 'right first time' work and have good communication skills. In this role you will work towards productivity and efficiency targets, and repair and service customer vehicles. Main dealer experience would be preferred; however full training will be given. A full driving licence is essential.

What Do You Get in Return?

• Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, plus alternate Saturdays on a rota basis (40 hours per week).
• Generous basic salary of £32-£42k, plus department bonus.
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
• Life insurance 3x salary

Why Waylands?

Waylands is an independent family-owned car dealer. Our company value “our people are at the heart of our success” was demonstrated recently when we won the AM Dealer Group of the year award for the sixth year running.

Our commitment to providing the highest quality service and the confidence and pride we have in our company are the reasons for our glowing reputation which we have earned through many years of hard work.

We like to grow our own talent. We love promoting people and offer a range of development and training opportunities. We recruit talent over experience.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because diverse views and ideas make our company stronger. If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to receive your application.

Ref: AT

Closing Date: 26/02/2026

Location: Waylands Kia Reading

Benefits: Aftersales

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, plus alternate Saturdays on a rota basis (40 hours per week).

Salary: Generous basic salary of £32-£42k, plus department bonus.

Do you have a question or query? Contact our customer services team today.