HR Cars
Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician
Requirements
Applicants need proven vehicle technician or diagnostic experience, the ability to independently complete timing-chain work and major engine repairs, and strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electronic systems. A full UK driving licence and professional hand tools are essential; Level 3/NVQ or equivalent and hybrid training are advantageous.
Job Description
Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician (Chesham) – 1 position
Location: Ashley Green Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 3PF
Positions: 1 at Chesham
Pay: Market rate, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, plus alternate Saturday mornings
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start: Urgent – immediately or within 2 weeks
About HR Cars
HR Cars (Rising Cars Ltd) is a family-run used car dealership on Ashley Green Road in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. We sell a wide range of carefully selected used cars and offer finance, part exchange, online reservation, delivery, click & collect, and servicing and MOT. Our customers rate us 5.0 out of 5 from 432 reviews. We're now opening a second site in Tring, Hertfordshire, run as a full mirror of Chesham, so we're growing the team at both.
We're also hiring for Senior Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician at our Tring site.
The role
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on technician who can confidently diagnose faults and complete complex mechanical repairs to a high standard. This isn't just routine servicing: you'll own the difficult jobs, find the root cause and complete major repairs efficiently, and help develop our juniors and apprentices.
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair customer and trade jobs booked through our workshop system (Techman)
- Timing chains and belts: diagnosis, strip-down, replacement, timing set-up and post-repair checks
- Advanced diagnostics using professional equipment, live data, wiring information and mechanical testing
- Gearbox, clutch, DMF and driveline work; engine, turbo, cooling and oil-pressure repairs; electrical and sensor faults
- Pre-sale inspections and preparation of our stock cars from the Motordesk job boards
- Warranty repairs, agreeing parts and labour approvals with the workshop lead
- Road-test and quality-check your work; update and close job cards with clear notes
- Mentor junior technicians and apprentices
What we're looking for
Essential:
- Strong proven experience as a vehicle technician, diagnostic technician or senior mechanic
- Confident doing timing-chain work and other major engine repairs on your own
- Finds the actual cause of a fault rather than throwing parts at it
- Good practical knowledge of gearboxes, clutches, driveline and modern vehicle electronics
- Your own professional hand tools
- Full UK driving licence for road tests and moving vehicles
Nice to have:
- Level 3 / NVQ or equivalent (strong proven experience will also be considered)
- Hybrid training; experience of Techman or Motordesk
Right to work: we may consider Skilled Worker sponsorship for a suitable candidate already in the UK, subject to immigration rules at the time. If so, tell us your visa status and expiry date.
What we offer
- Pay: Market rate, dependent on experience
- A paid practical trial / skills assessment for shortlisted candidates, so we can both check the fit
- 28 days' paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Workplace pension (auto-enrolment)
How to apply
Email your CV to recruitment@hrcars.uk with the job title and site in the subject line, or apply through the job board where you saw this advert. Please include: CV, location, notice period, years of experience, your timing-chain, diagnostic and gearbox experience, qualifications, details of your tools, references or evidence of past work, and visa status if relevant.
We welcome applications from everyone.
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About HR Cars
HR Cars is a family-run used car dealership in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, with a second site opening soon in Tring, Hertfordshire. We offer carefully selected used cars with competitive pricing and a focus on making buying a car as easy and stress-free as possible, from small city cars and family SUVs to estates and more. Our services include vehicle finance, part exchange, online reservation, delivery, click & collect, and servicing and MOT. Browse our stock online, visit our Chesham showroom on Ashley Green Road, or call us to arrange a test drive. We're growing. For careers at HR Cars, email recruitment@hrcars.uk. Rising Cars Ltd, trading as HR Cars.