About this role
Vehicle Mechanic - Land Rover & 4x4 Specialist - Location TBC
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to join our well-established specialist automotive client based in [Location TBC].
This is a fantastic opportunity offering full-time, permanent employment within a fully equipped workshop, a varied workload covering vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs, and opportunities for ongoing career development and progression.
Permanent Position | Competitive Salary DOE | Land Rover & 4x4 Specialist | Fully Equipped Workshop | Career Development Opportunities
This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Vehicle Mechanic, Car Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Vehicle Technician, Land Rover Technician or 4x4 Mechanic.
Shifts
- Full-time, permanent position
- Working days and hours to be confirmed
Rates of Pay
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Salary to be confirmed
Benefits
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will receive:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Fully equipped workshop environment
- Supportive and experienced workshop team
- Varied workload covering servicing, repairs and diagnostics
- Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
Day-to-Day Duties
As a Vehicle Mechanic, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Diagnosing and repairing Land Rover vehicles, including faults involving 4x4 systems
- Carrying out routine servicing in line with manufacturer specifications
- Completing oil and filter changes, tyre checks and brake maintenance
- Diagnosing and repairing suspension and steering-related faults
- Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and ensuring roadworthiness standards are met
- Diagnosing gearbox faults and completing gearbox flushes, repairs and replacements
- Identifying and resolving vehicle electrical faults
- Fitting and replacing mechanical and electrical components
- Removing and replacing body panels where required
- Liaising with customers to explain faults and recommend appropriate repairs
- Providing accurate repair estimates where required
- Maintaining workshop tools and equipment in a safe working condition
- Completing accurate records of servicing, repairs and maintenance work
- Following all workshop health and safety procedures
Essential Skills
To be successful as a Vehicle Mechanic, you will need:
- Relevant automotive qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Strong knowledge of Land Rover vehicles and 4x4 systems
- Proven mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
- Experience carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
- Confidence using workshop tools and diagnostic equipment safely
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a workshop team
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working as a Land Rover or 4x4 Vehicle Technician
- Experience diagnosing and repairing gearbox and transmission faults
- Experience carrying out complex vehicle electrical diagnostics
- Previous experience preparing vehicles for MOT testing
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