Job Overview
Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician
Location: Croydon, South LondonJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £35,000–£50,000 per year, depending on experience and ability
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician to join our busy automotive service team in the Croydon area.
This is a senior-level position for a technician with extensive mechanical knowledge and strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
You will use your experience, technical knowledge and diagnostic skills to accurately identify and resolve complex vehicle faults across a wide variety of makes and models.
We are looking for someone who can confidently take responsibility for a vehicle from initial diagnosis through to completion of the repair, working independently without requiring constant supervision.
You should be equally comfortable carrying out advanced diagnostics and major mechanical repairs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mechanical and electrical diagnostics to accurately identify vehicle faults
- Use professional diagnostic equipment, live data, electronic testing equipment, wiring diagrams and technical information
- Diagnose complex engine management and running faults
- Diagnose misfires, compression issues, fuel pressure problems and timing-related faults
- Carry out electrical fault finding and circuit testing
- Perform repairs and maintenance across a wide range of vehicle systems
- Carry out timing chain and timing belt replacements
- Undertake engine removal, strip-down and major engine repairs
- Carry out cylinder head and internal engine repairs where required
- Remove and replace clutches, gearboxes and drivetrain components
- Diagnose and repair suspension, steering and braking systems
- Diagnose cooling system faults and carry out associated repairs
- Diagnose DPF, EGR, AdBlue and emissions-related faults
- Work confidently on modern petrol and diesel vehicles
- Interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical information accurately
- Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and professionally
- Assemble and disassemble vehicle components correctly during major repair work
- Maintain accurate records of diagnostics, repairs, parts required and work completed
- Carry out all repairs to a consistently high professional standard
- Accurately identify the root cause of faults rather than simply replacing parts until the problem disappears
Skills & Experience Required
The successful candidate should have:
- Minimum 7 years’ professional workshop experience
- Strong mechanical knowledge across a wide range of vehicle systems
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding ability
- Strong understanding of modern vehicle electrical and electronic systems
- Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and technical information
- Experience using professional diagnostic and electronic testing equipment
- Confidence diagnosing difficult and intermittent faults
- Experience carrying out major mechanical repairs
- Strong knowledge of petrol and diesel engine systems
- Ability to work independently and manage jobs from diagnosis through to completion
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- A professional, reliable and responsible attitude
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Full UK driving licence
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience as a Senior Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician or Main Dealer Technician would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- £35,000–£50,000 per year
- Salary based on experience, diagnostic capability and overall technical ability
- Full-time permanent employment
- Consistent workload in a busy workshop
- Wide variety of makes and models
- Challenging diagnostic and mechanical work
- Professional diagnostic equipment and workshop facilities
- Supportive working environment
- Long-term position with opportunities for progression
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
We are specifically recruiting for a genuinely experienced Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician.
This is not a junior technician or basic service technician position.
Applicants whose experience is primarily limited to servicing, tyres, brakes and straightforward mechanical repairs are unlikely to be suitable for this role.
We need someone who can be given a vehicle with a complicated mechanical or electrical fault and confidently:
Diagnose the fault → identify the root cause → determine the correct repair → complete the repair to a professional standard.
You must be capable of working independently and taking responsibility for your own diagnosis and workmanship.
If you are an experienced technician who enjoys diagnosing challenging faults, carrying out major repairs and takes genuine pride in getting vehicles fixed correctly, we would like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your CV and details of your previous workshop, diagnostic and technical experience.
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,522.24 per year
Work Location: In person
