Finding an experienced Vehicle Technician has become one of the biggest recruitment challenges facing franchised dealers and independent garages. When a technician leaves, it’s tempting to concentrate on the obvious cost: recruitment. But there’s another figure that can be considerably more important: An empty ramp doesn’t produce labour sales. It doesn’t complete additional services, repairs or diagnostic work, and it can restrict the...
If you're hiring technicians, or you're a technician trying to work out whether you're being paid fairly, the honest answer is: it depends heavily on experience level, qualification, and whether you're working for an independent garage or a franchised dealership. Here's a realistic breakdown of where salaries sit across the UK motor trade right now. technician salary guide -Photo by Gustavo Fring on Pexels.com A Level 2 qualification is...
Staff retention is a growing challenge for car dealerships across the UK. With increased competition for skilled motor trade professionals and rising recruitment costs, retaining good staff has become just as important as finding them. For car dealers, high staff turnover leads to lost productivity, higher recruitment spend, and disruption to customer experience. In contrast, dealerships that focus on recruiting the right candidates and...
Car Sales Executive – Colindale £25,000 Basic | £52,000 OTE | Uncapped Earning Potential A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Car Sales Executive to join a very established and successful sales team in Colindale, North West London. The business is entering an exciting new chapter, with the team moving into brand-new, state-of-the-art premises. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, high-performing...
Salary: £47,000 – £52,000 depending on experiencePlus Bonus SchemeCompany Pension ContributionHarrow, North West London An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Diagnostic Technician or Master Technician to join a brand-new independent garage opening in Harrow. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business at an early stage and become an important part of the team as the garage develops. Unlike some larger...
Level 2 Vehicle Technician with at Least 2 years Experience Location: Harrow, Greater LondonPosition Type: Full-Time, PermanentHours: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) & Alternate SaturdaysSalary: £35,000 – £40,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Performance Bonus They are an exciting, brand-new Independent Garage and MOT Centre opening soon in Harrow! Armed with a modern workshop setup, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and...
The transition to electric vehicles to meet the 2030 EV target has been one of the biggest talking points in the UK motor trade for several years. But could the Government now be preparing to ease some of the pressure? Car Dealer Magazine is reporting that the Government could shortly consult on reducing the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target for 2030. Under the current trajectory, manufacturers are expected to reach an 80%...
We are currently representing the following Technician and Bodyshop Staff available for interview for Service, Bodyshop and Administration roles across London and the surrounding counties. • Level 3 Service Technician – Northolt• Technician and MOT Tester with three years’ experience – West London• Level 3 Vehicle Technician – West London• Service Technician – Enfield• Vehicle Technician – Epsom• Senior Mechanic with...
We are now seeking a driven, highly experienced Workshop / Garage / Service Manager to lead our day-to-day operations, establish our presence, and grow a new business with us. We are an exciting, brand-new Independent Garage and MOT Centre opening soon in Harrow! Armed with a modern workshop setup, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and fresh facilities, we are building a premier automotive repair team from the ground up. As an ambitious...
Car Dealer Recruitment is proud to be recruiting for a Diagnostic Technician on behalf of our client, a highly respected Used Car Dealer, Service Centre and Bodyshop based in Horsham, West Sussex. Must be confident working across all makes and models. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, modern workshop where your skills will be valued and rewarded. Salary: £42,000 Per Year | Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Start Available -...
