Full time Experienced Vehicle Technician

  • Michael Key MOT, Servicing & Repairs
  • Long Eaton, Derbyshire
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham

Company: Michael A. Key Automobile Engineering LTD

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000

About us

We've been doing things properly in Long Eaton for over 40 years. No shortcuts, no "that'll do", no guessing. We run a safe, honest, well-equipped workshop where good techs can crack on and be proud of what leaves the ramp.

If you're the kind of technician who thinks "safe" is the whole point (because it is), you'll fit in.

The role

You'll be working on Cars , light commercial vans (and the occasional motorhome), doing servicing, repairs, diagnostics, and keeping customers on the road without comebacks. We want someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and treat every van like it's carrying your family.

Our expectations

Carry out repairs to manufactures specifications
Complete work within the allocated time .
If extra time is needed, justify it early (before it becomes a surprise).
Willingness to use electronic job cards to complete work.
Ability to work on all different types of vehicles

What you'll actually do

Safety inspections on every vehicle, every time
Routine servicing: oil/filters, brakes, fluid services, belts, batteries
Repairs: brakes, suspension, steering, exhausts, wheel bearings, clutches (where competent)
Diagnose common van faults: EML, charging faults, DPF issues, AdBlue concerns
Road test and confirm the fix

Skills & qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
At least 5 years of experience in the industry with proven experience on vans/light commercials
Good diagnostic approach (test, prove, fix, verify)
Driving licence
A proper attitude to safety and doing things right.

What we offer

No Saturdays (life exists outside the workshop)
28 days holiday, including Christmas off
Dealer-grade diagnostics + full special tool coverage
Ongoing training and development
Free breakfast every Friday
Free on-site parking
A workplace that values doing the job right.

Apply

Send a CV or a short message with your experience and the kind of work you want to be doing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Experience:
Mechanic: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person