Mobile Vehicle Technician
Job description
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Motor Vehicle Technician - Exeter
Franchised Motor Dealership
I'm currently working on behalf of a highly successful, well established branded dealership that's looking to add a skilled Vehicle Technician to their growing workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular, manufacturer backed dealership known for its strong reputation, modern facilities, and commitment to staff development.
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for:
Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer standards
Diagnosing faults using the latest diagnostic equipment
Completing warranty work in line with manufacturer guidelines
Conducting vehicle health checks and identifying upsell opportunities
Maintaining high levels of efficiency and productivity
You'll be joining a professional and supportive workshop environment where quality and customer satisfaction are key priorities.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Saturdays: 1 in 5, 8:30am - 12:30pm
What's on Offer:
Basic Salary: up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
OTE: £60,000+
Productivity and efficiency-based bonus scheme
What We're Looking For;
Qualified Level 3 Vehicle Technician (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years' workshop experience
Full UK driving licence
A positive attitude and team-focused approach
This role would suit a Technician who wants to be valued, rewarded for performance and given clear opportunities to progress within a reputable branded dealership.
Apply today with an up to date CV for a confidential conversation.
Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!
Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Qualifications' section — the advert lists this as the first essential requirement.
📊 Quantify your workshop output: e.g. 'Completed 18+ job cards per week at 110% efficiency, contributing to a top-quartile productivity bonus for 3 consecutive quarters.'
🔧 Name the specific diagnostic tools and manufacturer systems you have used (e.g. Bosch KTS, ODIS, TechStream, ISTA) — the advert highlights 'latest diagnostic equipment' as a core responsibility.
🎯 Include a line on warranty work experience, specifying the manufacturer brand(s) you have worked with, as franchised dealership warranty compliance is explicitly called out in the job description.
🤝 Add a brief note on vehicle health check (VHC) conversion rates or upsell results, as the advert specifically mentions 'identifying upsell opportunities' as part of the role.
Suggested CV bullets
3 bullets our AI drafted for this specific advert, mirroring its ATS keywords.
Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Diagnosed and resolved 95% of first-time-fix warranty jobs across 3 manufacturer brands, reducing rework rate to under 3% over a 12-month period.
- •Completed an average of 16 job cards per week at 115% efficiency, consistently qualifying for the workshop's top-tier productivity bonus for 6 consecutive months.
- •Conducted vehicle health checks on 40+ cars per week, identifying additional work that generated an average of £320 in upsell revenue per VHC conversion.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The Vehicle Technician vacancy at The Solution Auto's Exeter franchised dealership stands out for its combination of manufacturer-backed diagnostic work and a performance-driven bonus structure that rewards genuine workshop output. With a Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification and hands-on experience in fault diagnosis and warranty repair, I am confident I can contribute to the workshop's efficiency targets from day one.
My background in franchised dealership environments has equipped me with a thorough understanding of manufacturer servicing standards, warranty documentation requirements, and the use of advanced diagnostic equipment. I consistently achieve strong job card throughput while maintaining quality, and I have a track record of identifying vehicle health check upsell opportunities that benefit both the customer and the business.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through how you would diagnose an intermittent fault code using live data on a manufacturer diagnostic system.
- ›How do you ensure warranty repairs are completed in line with manufacturer guidelines and documentation requirements?
- ›Describe your process for completing a thorough vehicle health check — what do you prioritise and how do you communicate findings?
- ›What experience do you have with the specific diagnostic tools used by franchised dealerships, and how quickly can you adapt to a new system?
- ›How do you manage your job card throughput to maintain high efficiency and productivity targets during a busy workshop day?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a fault that had been missed by another technician — how did you handle it?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to explain a complex vehicle fault to a customer or service adviser with limited technical knowledge.
- ›Give an example of when you were under pressure to meet productivity targets — how did you prioritise your workload?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified an upsell or additional work opportunity during a routine service — what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you disagreed with a workshop process or procedure — how did you raise it and what happened?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a fault that had been missed by another technician — how did you handle it?
Give an example of when you were under pressure to meet productivity targets during a busy workshop day — how did you prioritise your workload?