Vehicle Technician Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Vehicle Technician roles are classified under Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. As a shortage occupation, a lower salary bar and extra immigration points may apply.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earn in the UK
Plus ~£1,969 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the UK earn between £29,068 and £41,548 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £47,476. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £35,500 (SOC 5231), sitting at the 52nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £608 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Vehicle Maintenance Technician at our Nottingham Vehicle Maintenance Unit. Working hours: 40 per week Working pattern: Rotating shifts Week 1: 06:00-14:30 Mon-Fri Week 2: 12:30-21:00 Mon-Fri However, flexible hours can be considered for right candidate. Salary: Base pay £21.70 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.23 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.70 per hour). Who We Are FedEx is the largest express transportat
£39,000 pa + Uncapped Bonus & Overtime + New Insured Car Every Year £3,000 Welcome Bonus (after six-month probation) Are you a skilled Vehicle Technician and MOT Tester ready to bring your expertise to a workshop that actively supports you? Join a team where high standards are the norm, development is encouraged, and your Level Three background gives you the perfect foundation to excel in our workshop. You’ll thrive in a modern, well‑equipped environment with clear processes, manufacturer tr
HGV Technician Location: Immingham Salary: £44,377 per annum plus bonus and benefits Calor Gas is actively seeking a proactive and engaging HGV Technician for our on-site workshop at Immingham. In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications on our fleet of vehicles and trailers. Additionally, you will provide technical support, managing tasks from fault analysis through to completion. The role requires the ability to produce technical work at the hig
Req ID: 515463 Location: Old Oak Common Depot, NW10 Appointment Basis: Permanent, Shifts, 42 hour week. Apply by: 18th June Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £61,000 At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobilit
Location: Golborne, Wigan Who Is Murphy Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy. What Your Day Will Look Like Conduct periodic inspections, servicing and maintenance to a high standard in line with manufacturers specifications and recording information digitally including photographic evidence on Syrinx App. Conduct regular twenty-six-week inspections on light commercial veh
Job reference: 339351 Location: Carmarthen Workshop Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment. We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Carmarthen Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; wee
We are looking for a Workshop Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments. The responsibilities of this role include: Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including: Support testing activities such as brake dynamometer setup (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear
Job reference: 339555 Location: Glasgow Workshop Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment. We’re recruiting Level 3 qualified HGV and LCV mechanics at Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; wee
For more than three decades, Applus+IDIADA has been an esteemed global partner to the automotive industry, offering comprehensive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to support clients in their product development endeavours. Key aspects of IDIADA's product development excellence: Innovation at the core: IDIADA's success is rooted in a fusion of highly experienced engineers, cutting-edge facilities, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Expertise in action: our product
Technician at Peoples Automotive Group - Livingston To say welcome, we’ll give you a £2k joining bonus!* Our technicians are the backbone of our Workshops and play a vital role in keeping our customers and their vehicles safe and on the move. In this role, you will have the chance to work on a huge range of vehicles, from the classic models to the newest Ford hybrid and electric vehicles and everything in-between. We are proud to offer continuous development and training for anyone who wants to
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Vehicle Technician roles fall under SOC 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Vehicle Technician positions.