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Vehicle Technician/ Gearbox Fitter

Colchester
4 weeks ago
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Vehicle Technician/ Gearbox Fitter



Based in Colchester, Essex

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Established independent garage group that specialises in Gearboxes and Transmissions

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Salary Details: Circa £35k Basic Salary + Shared Team Bonus

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (No Weekends)

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Roles available due to company expansion

An independent automotive specialist in Colchester, Essex is looking for a Vehicle Technician/ Gearbox Fitter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician who is keen to develop their skills, as full training will be provided in gearbox rebuilding. The role will involve removing and refitting gearboxes on a wide range of vehicles, as well as learning to completely rebuild and refurbish gearboxes to a high standard. If you have a strong mechanical background and a passion for working on vehicles, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

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Removing and refitting manual and automatic gearboxes

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Diagnosing gearbox-related faults and issues

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Learning to strip down, inspect, and rebuild gearboxes

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Working efficiently and accurately to ensure high-quality workmanship

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Following health and safety procedures in a workshop environment

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Keeping work areas clean, organised, and well-maintained

Requirements:

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Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician. Mechanic, Gearbox Fitter

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Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with vehicle repairs

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Ability to work as part of a team and independently

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A willingness to learn new skills, especially gearbox rebuilding

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Full UK driving licence preferred

Benefits:

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Full training in gearbox rebuilding

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Opportunity to develop specialist skills in a growing industry

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Supportive and friendly working environment

Full vacancy details for this Automotive Vehicle Technician/ Gearbox Fitter role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment

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