Vehicle Technician

Established Family Run Main Dealer Based in the Aylesbury Area Circa £35K Basic Salary + Bonus Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm with 1 in 3 Saturday Mornings At Monday Matters Recruitment, we take pride in connecting talented professionals with reputable brands in the automotive industry. Our client, a well-established and reputable car dealership located in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated Automotive Service Advisor to join their dynamic team. This company values excellent customer service, professionalism, and industry expertise, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive and develop your career. As a Service Advisor, you will be the vital link between customers and the workshop team, ensuring a smooth and efficient service process. Your role is key in maintaining high customer satisfaction levels through expert advice, transparent communication, and professional service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring experience, enthusiasm, and a friendly approach, helping to uphold the dealership's excellent reputation. Key Responsibilities: Greeting customers promptly and courteously, understanding their vehicle needs and concerns. Adsorbing vehicle issues, providing clear explanations, and offering suitable service options. Booking appointments and managing workshop schedules efficiently. Preparing service plans, estimates, and billing details accurately and transparently. Ensuring all work is completed within agreed timescales and to a high standard. Maintaining detailed and up-to-date customer records and vehicle history. Building long-term customer relationships through excellent communication and service follow-up. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Service Advisor within a car dealership or automotive environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Knowledge of automotive systems, services, and repair procedures is advantageous. Proficiency in dealership management software and Microsoft Office suite. Professional appearance and a positive attitude, committed to delivering quality service. Full vacancy details for this Service Advisor role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment.

Aftersales Service Executive – Parts & Warranty Salary: £32,000–£35,000 + Bonus Location: Staples Corner, London Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm + Saturday mornings on a rota Industry: Luxury / Premium Automotive Independent Business Experience: Strong automotive parts background essential The Role We are looking for an Aftersales Services Executive to join a growing luxury/premium automotive business, with a strong focus on parts, warranty and aftersales administration. The successful candidate must have a strong background in automotive parts and a good understanding of the parts ordering and supply process. You’ll play an important role in supporting the workshop and maintaining a high level of service for our clients, ensuring parts and warranty requirements are managed efficiently from initial request through to completion. Key Responsibilities Manage parts requirements for customer and workshop jobs. Order, track and coordinate parts with suppliers and manufacturers. Monitor availability, delivery times and parts costs. Liaise with technicians to understand vehicle and parts requirements. Manage parts returns and maintain accurate records. Prepare and submit manufacturer and supplier warranty claims. Gather supporting information and documentation for warranty submissions. Track warranty work through to completion and payment. Prepare accurate estimates, job cards and customer invoices. Liaise with clients, suppliers and technicians to provide clear updates. Maintain accurate vehicle, parts and warranty records. Take ownership of queries and resolve issues efficiently. About You A strong automotive parts background is essential for this role. You should have a good understanding of vehicle parts, ordering processes, suppliers and the requirements of a busy workshop environment. Experience in warranty and aftersales would be highly advantageous, particularly within a dealership, specialist or premium automotive environment. We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced and confident within automotive parts. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and technicians. Comfortable working with costs, invoices and administration. Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities. A strong problem solver who takes ownership. Reliable, professional and commercially aware. Passionate about cars, particularly luxury and performance vehicles. A positive team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to join a premium automotive business, working with exceptional luxury and performance vehicles. You’ll gain broad experience across parts, warranty and aftersales operations, working closely with the workshop and client services teams in a specialist and fast-moving environment. If you have a strong automotive parts background and are looking for your next opportunity within the luxury automotive sector, we’d love to hear from you. For full vacancy details, registered candidates can apply now with their CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry, and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!

Established automotive fleet business Based in the Rochester area Circa £37-40k Basic Salary Hours: Monday to Friday 6.30AM - 4.30PM No weekends & a stable work environment Monday Matters Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Prepper on behalf of a large, well-established vehicle fleet and refurbishment operation in the Rochester, Kent area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Prepper looking to join a busy and professional automotive environment with a consistent workload, excellent facilities and the opportunity to build a long-term career. You will be working as part of an experienced Bodyshop and refurbishment team, preparing vehicles to a high standard ready for painting and final presentation. The Role: As a Vehicle Prepper, you will be responsible for preparing vehicles and panels for paint and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing vehicles and panels ready for paint Carrying out sanding, filling and preparation work Removing minor imperfections and surface defects Masking vehicles correctly prior to paint application Applying primers and preparation products Carrying out panel preparation following body repairs Ensuring panels are smooth and ready for the Paint Sprayer Carrying out polishing and finishing work where required Identifying any defects or additional preparation required Working closely with Paint Sprayers and Panel Beaters Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment Working efficiently to agreed repair times and productivity targets Following all health & safety and quality procedures About You: We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Prepper / Bodyshop Prepper / Paint Prepper who takes pride in producing high-quality preparation work. You will ideally have: Previous experience working within a Bodyshop, accident repair centre or vehicle refurbishment environment Experience preparing vehicles or panels for paint Good knowledge of sanding, filling, masking and priming techniques Excellent attention to detail A good eye for imperfections and surface defects The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment A reliable and professional approach The ability to work independently and as part of a wider Bodyshop team Relevant Bodyshop qualifications would be advantageous, but proven experience and the right attitude are equally important. Full vacancy details for this Vehicle Prepper role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!

Accredited HGV Master Technician – Heathrow Basic Salary: Up to £47,000 + £3,000 Shift Allowance | OTE: £74,574 Split Shift Family-Run Business | Multi-Brand Workshop Monday-Friday ONLY Overtime Available My client is a trusted, family-run commercial vehicle dealership, proudly working with leading manufacturers. They are looking for a skilled and flexible Accredited HGV Master Technician to join our professional Service Team at their Heathrow location. This is a varied role, offering outstanding earning potential, manufacturer training, and a long-term career path with a business that puts people first. The Role: Carry out diagnostics, complex repairs, servicing, and routine maintenance on customer vehicles Attend diagnostic appointments and complete repairs in line with manufacturer standards Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment Participate in ongoing brand-specific training and development What’s on Offer: Basic Salary: Up to £47,000 (DOE) £3,000 Split Shift Allowance Productivity Bonus: Up to £6,000 per year (paid monthly) Realistic OTE: £74,574 per annum Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (weekends and out-of-hours) Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm and 2:00pm–10:30pm Optional Roadside Technician Rota available for additional earnings Benefits: 30 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays), plus loyalty holiday increases at 3, 5, 7 & 10 years Holiday+ Scheme – purchase up to 3 extra days Industry-leading training including IRTEC, HGV Class 1/2, and tachograph certification Employer pension scheme & life insurance Tool insurance and full PPE/uniform provided Free annual Class IV MOT Enhanced paternity pay – full 2 weeks Career development all the way up to Director level About You: Diagnostic accreditation is essential Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills Positive team player with a proactive attitude Organised, communicative, and flexible with duties Health & Safety aware Preferred (but not essential): Level 3 qualification or proven time-served experience (5+ years) HGV/LGV/PCV licence IRTEC, Bus & Coach or Roadside Assistance Training experience Full vacancy details for this HGV Master Technician role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!