Vehicle Technician

BMW; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join its team. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £33,000 to £49,000 based on experience and qualifications, along with numerous benefits including a bonus for new joiners, flexible working hours, and generous leave. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle repairs, diagnostics, and ensuring customer service standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about engineering and technology.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Life cover

Internal training

Tool insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle diagnostics and repair.
• Ability to follow technical data provided by manufacturers.
• Good communication skills to inform supervisors of faults.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders detailing repairs and parts.
• Test vehicles and provide diagnostic reports.
• Conduct routine service work and health checks.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Technical data interpretation

Routine service work

Job description

Overview

Brand BMW Careers, MINI Careers. Contract Type Permanent. Hours Full-time. Business Area Technical. Salary Competitive.

LloydCockermouth is looking for a Vehicle Technician.

Your profile

As part of a new scheme, we are offering an introductory bonus of up to £2000 for joining the company. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Salary: £33,000 - £49,000 depending on experience and qualifications, this also includes uncapped bonuses.

Our working hours are tailored to suit you! Here are just a few of the options we could offer:

• Seasonal or term-time schedules
• Evening shifts
• Customised flexible hours

...and much more! all options are considered and subject to availability.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete work orders including details of repairs completed, parts required and labour to be charged.
• Test vehicles using measuring devices to provide accurate diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller.
• Interpret and use technical data and instruction provided by the manufacturer.
• Conduct routine service work on vehicles brought into the workshop.
• Remove and install vehicle components in accordance with the manufacturer’s methodology.
• Carry out vehicle health checks and identify areas of concern.
• Carry out preparations for new and Approved Used vehicles.
• Perform technical repair work in accordance with established and documented procedures.
• Ensure any faults have been reported and noted on job cards and inform the Service Manager/ Workshop Controller of any additional faults not covered in the scope of the repair and delay to completion.
• Record details of work including all hours worked and material usage.
• Ensure vehicle safety standards have been complied with when returned to customers.
• Ensure vehicles are protected and kept clean during service and repair.
• Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at the end of the shift, ready for the day shift.

Rewards

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, effective from 2026.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Tool insurance.

Company

If you’re dedicated to customer experience, have a drive to help others and share a passion for design, technology, and engineering, you could be a valuable member of a BMW Group Retailer Team.

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