Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer is seeking a skilled Service and Maintenance Technician to join their team in Exeter. In this vital role, you will be responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess an automotive qualification and prior experience as a Vehicle Technician. The position offers competitive salary up to £36,950 and excellent benefits including training opportunities, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 days

Flexible working options

Full manufacturer training

Access to Management Development Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Tool Insurance Programme

Company pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates for personal vehicles

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised Automotive qualification in vehicle maintenance.
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician preferred.
• MOT licence is a plus.
• Driving licence required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing vehicles to highest standards.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Deliver outstanding customer experience and satisfaction.

Skills

Automotive qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician

MOT licence

Full UK driving licence

Own set of tools

Job description

Vertu Volvo Exeter

Vertu Volvo Exeter is expanding, and we’re looking for a skilled Service and Maintenance Technician to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a premium brand while developing your career with one of the UK’s leading motor retailers.

Salary: up to £36,950 basic, depending on skills and experience
Hours: 41 hours per week

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering an outstanding customer experience built on trust, quality, and transparency. You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring work is completed right first time, every time.

Your role will be varied and rewarding, covering everything from routine servicing to more complex repairs. You’ll take pride in your workmanship and contribute to a culture where quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A recognised Automotive qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT licence (desirable but not essential)
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we’re proud to invest more in our colleagues’ development than any other motor retailer. When you join us, you can expect excellent training, long-term career progression, and an impressive benefits package, including:

• 33 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 days with length of service
• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance
• Full manufacturer training, including specialist EV electrical training, to keep your skills current and enhance your earning potential
• Access to our Evolution Management Development Programme for those aspiring to leadership roles
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, giving you peace of mind during important life moments
• Share Incentive Scheme, helping you invest tax‑efficiently and share in our continued success
• Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable equipment
• Company pension scheme to support your future
• Online rewards platform with cashback and significant retail discounts
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme with exclusive discounts across our range

As a national business with over 190 locations across England and Scotland, we can offer genuine internal progression and long-term career opportunities.

Apply today and take the next step with Vertu Motors.

Please note: if your application is successful, employment checks will be completed prior to your start date. These may include a criminal record check and a driving licence check.