Trainee Vehicle Technician (Level 3 Qualified)

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Job information

  • Location: Reading, Berkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum + Company Car, Bonus, Benefits
  • Published: 13 May 2026

Trainee Vehicle Technician (Level 3 Qualified)

Reading

£35,000 – £40,000 + In-House Training + External Training + Extensive Overtime + Bonus Scheme

Are you a Trainee Vehicle Technician with a level 3 qualification, looking to get there foot in the door at a family run, and highly successful company, who service and repair a variety of vehicles, ranging from light vehicles all the way to light commercial vehicles and top of the range brands like Mclaren, Porsche, and Aston Martin?

Do you want to learn a variety of sought after skills including diagnostics and fault-finding, at a varied and fast-paced role where every day brings a different challenge, with the added benefits in-house and external training, extensive overtime earning potential, and a bonus scheme, allowing you to greatly increase your earnings?

On offer is the opportunity to join a family-owned business who are one the largest providers of used vans and cars in the UK, they are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking for individuals who want help them continue their success.

In this role you will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, fault-finding, and diagnosing a variety of vehicles ranging anywhere from cars and vans, all the way to light commercial vehicles and top of the range vehicles like Mclaren, Porsche, and Aston Martin.

This role would suit a Trainee Vehicle Technician with a level 3 qualification, looking to venture into a highly successful family-owned business, where you will get exposure to a variety of vehicles, with the added benefits of extensive training, extensive optional overtime, and a bonus scheme.

The Role

  • Repair and service of cars and light commercial vehicles
  • Fault-finding and maintenance of cars and light commercial vehicles
  • Working on vehicles anywhere from cars to light commercial vehicles, to high-range brands such as Aston Martin, Porsche, and Mclaren

The Person

  • Vehicle Technician
  • Level 3 qualification
  • Local to Reading

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Key Words: Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Light Vehicles, In-Depth Training, Training Courses, Repair, Service, Maintenance, Fault-Finding, Reading, Thatcham, Newbury

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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