Vehicle Technician – Up to £45,000 Basic Chelmsford, Essex Permanent / Full Time Salary: Up to £45,000 basic, depending on experience Working Hours: * Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm * Currently 1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:00am – 1:00pm * Proposed change to 1 Saturday per month: 8:00am – 1:00pm Enjoy getting stuck into proper diagnostic and mechanical work? We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established independent specialist workshop in the Chelmsford area. This isn't a role where you'll spend every day carrying out basic servicing and changing tyres. There's plenty of diagnostic work, fault finding and more involved mechanical repairs, including engine strip-downs. So, if you're an experienced Technician who enjoys a challenge, likes getting to the bottom of tricky faults and takes pride in doing the job properly, this could be right up your street. You'll be joining a workshop that works on a variety of vehicles, with a particular focus on German marques. What you'll be doing * Carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs * Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults * Undertaking more complex repairs, including engine strip-downs and component replacement * Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults accurately * Working independently and as part of the workshop team * Maintaining high standards of workmanship and attention to detail What we're looking for * At least 5 years' solid experience as a Vehicle Technician * Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills * Experience beyond routine servicing and fast-fit work * Confidence tackling more complicated mechanical jobs * A good understanding of modern vehicle systems * Your own tools * A full, clean UK driving licence * A reliable, practical approach and pride in your work Previous experience in a main dealership or independent specialist workshop would be particularly suitable. What's on offer? * Basic salary up to £45,000, depending on experience * 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays from 2027 * AXA healthcare from 2027 * Company pension * Employee discount * On-site parking * Varied work, including challenging diagnostics and mechanical repairs Interested? If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician who enjoys proper hands-on mechanical work and wants to put your diagnostic skills to good use, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with ACS Automotive Recruitment for a confidential chat about the opportunity