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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

test technician

Salary Range
£33,000 - £29,000
£2,750 - £2,417 / mo

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Location Base
Carlisle, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Location: Carlisle, CA3 0HE

Salary: Between £29,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) + SIGNIFICANT joining bonus + Time Saved Bonus (OTE 35-38K) + benefits (listed below)

  • Significant joining bonus
  • Performance Related Bonus (usually between £6,000-£8,000 annually)
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
  • Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
  • 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
  • Access to Perks at Work discount website

Role is full time and permanent.

Our client is an independent dealer group which operates a network of 61 dealership sites in the UK and channel islands.

Job Purpose:

To drive the standard in customer care. To provide technical advice and carry out vehicle inspections to provide a diagnosis, maintenance and repair work, in accordance with our client’s approved technical procedures, in order to keep vehicles in optimum working condition. To maintain the highest standards of safety, and to meet all legislative and corporate standards. You’ll demonstrate our clients Purpose, Principles, and Ambition (PPA) in all dealings with colleagues, customer and prospects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Deliver the highest possible levels of technical advice, service and maintenance to all our clients customers, on Ford and other brand vehicles.
  • Work within the relevant protocols, as dictated by legislation, the company, the manufacturer and relevant suppliers at all times.
  • Assist Senior and Master Technicians, and undertake learning and development as prescribed.
  • Maintain comprehensive records, in an appropriate and timely fashion, and ensure colleagues do the same.
  • Create and maintain a supportive culture for all colleagues in line with our clients PPA.
  • Commit to ongoing learning and development.
  • Deliver all services in the most resource-effective manner possible.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Fully qualified – City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Demonstrate ability to manage processes, administration and paperwork.
  • Have previous Automotive Technician experience. Ideally you will also have an MOT Testing qualification and some main dealership experience
  • Demonstrate ability to support, coach, and counsel and develop colleagues and junior team members and to deliver high standards of technical advice, service and maintenance to all customers.
  • Full driving license held for a minimum of 6 months with fewer than 9 penalty points.
  • Evidence of ‘Right to work in the UK’

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Signing bonus

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)
  • Level 2 / Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Motor Vehicle Technician - Carlisle

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About Colin Pybus Recruitment

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Public
Website: colinpybusrecruitment.co.uk

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for test technician roles across Colin Pybus Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,000 - £29,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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