Senior Vehicle/Diagnostic Vehicle Technician
Location: Winchester (Commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Andover, Basingstoke)
Salary: Up to £45,000 Basic Salary (DOE) – Reliable base pay with zero corporate target pressure
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday ONLY – STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
Are you a Senior Technician looking for a workshop that values your technical mind as much as your spanner work? Step into a busy, long-established independent garage in Winchester where true fault-finding expertise is celebrated.
We are a trusted technical authority in the region. While our workload is diagnostic-heavy, we blend complex electrical fault-finding with core mechanical repairs and servicing. We give our senior technicians total autonomy, top-tier diagnostic platforms, and on-site training facilities to solve complex problems properly without corporate micromanagement.
- Top Basic Pay: Up to £45,000 basic salary (Reliable income with no "bonus-chasing" stress)
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100% Weekend-Free: Guaranteed Monday to Friday schedule—keep every weekend strictly for yourself
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Technical Autonomy: Full trust and freedom to diagnose, repair, and resolve complex issues your way
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Specialist Development: On-site training facilities and fully funded pathways for EV/Hybrid systems
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Modern Workshop: Work in a clean, professional environment equipped with up-to-date diagnostic kit and oscilloscopes
- Serving as the shop floor's senior technical authority across petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles (EV)
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Conducting advanced electrical fault-finding, interpreting CAN bus communication, sensor/actuator live data, and wiring diagrams
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Executing major mechanical repairs, complex component replacements, and high-level vehicle servicing
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Resolving tricky, intermittent issues from initial diagnosis straight through to final mechanical completion
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Mentoring and supporting junior technicians with technical guidance on complex bay challenges
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Delivering clean, high-standard craftsmanship with a "fixed-first-time" focus
- Qualification: NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent experience)
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Experience: Proven track record as a Senior or Diagnostic Vehicle Technician in a busy workshop or dealership
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Skills: Expert diagnostic capabilities paired with strong, core mechanical repair competence
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Licence: Valid full UK Driving Licence (EV/Hybrid certifications are a major bonus)
If you're a Senior Technician ready for top basic pay, total diagnostic autonomy, and zero weekend shifts, click Apply Now for a fast, 100% confidential chat!
(Please note: We only advertise half of our active positions. Get in touch directly to discover other unlisted senior technician opportunities across the local area.)
