Vehicle Technician - Mercedes Benz Harrogate, Yorkshire Service & Support

HGVTraders LTD.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle service provider in Harrogate is seeking a vehicle technician to ensure vehicles are serviced and repaired to the highest standards. The role offers flexibility in work hours, including part-time options. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, a Level 3 IMI qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days, increasing to 38 days

Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

Training & development opportunities

Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes

Referral scheme up to £1,000

Company Pension

Bonus Scheme

Company Car

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle technician.
• Full UK driving licence (free from excessive penalties).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed inspections and fault diagnostics.
• Recording findings and recommended repairs clearly on job cards.
• Communicating effectively with service advisors to keep customers updated.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication to explain technical issues clearly

Customer-first attitude

Education

Level 3 IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Experience: Proven experience as a vehicle technician

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

Salary: Competitive base salary + performance-related bonuses

Location: Harrogate, Yorkshire

This role is full-time, averaging 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility in how you achieve this, with the following shift options available:

Standard week: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Four-day week: 7:30am – 6:00pm, four days per week

We’re also open to considering candidates who would prefer reduced hours. For example, 3 x 10-hour days per week

In addition, there is a requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00am - 1:00pm

Who We Are

As one of the UK’s largest family-owned motor retailers, JCT600 has been delivering excellence since 1946. With 53 locations across Yorkshire, the North East, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.

The Role

As part of our workshop team, you’ll be at the heart of keeping vehicles in top condition. Ensuring vehicles are serviced, repaired, and maintained to the highest standards. Your day-to-day will include:

• Carrying out detailed inspections and fault diagnostics
• Recording findings and recommended repairs clearly on job cards
• Communicating effectively with service advisors to keep customers updated

You’ll play a key role in making sure every vehicle leaves the workshop performing at its best.

What We Offer

• Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)
• Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and JCT600 academies
• Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes
• Referral scheme up to £1,000

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 3 IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Experience: Proven experience as a vehicle technician
• Requirements: Full UK driving licence (free from excessive penalties)

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication to explain technical issues clearly
• Customer-first attitude

Why JCT600?

• We’ve spent over 75 years building a business that values its people and their careers
• We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “Life at JCT600” philosophy and seven colleague commitments

How to Apply

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Inclusivity & Diversity

JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we’re proud to be members of the Automotive 30% Club and a Disability Confident employer.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Car

About the Company

As one of the UK’s largest family-owned motor retailers, JCT600 has been delivering excellence since 1946. With 53 locations across Yorkshire, the North East, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.