Automotive Technician

Roles & responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics on modern passenger vehicles.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computerized vehicle faults.
• Use professional diagnostic equipment and manufacturer-level diagnostic software to identify faults accurately.
• Carry out systematic fault-finding and determine the root cause of vehicle issues.
• Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), wiring diagrams, technical information, and live data.
• Perform electrical testing using appropriate diagnostic and test equipment.
• Diagnose CAN bus, communication, sensor, actuator, and control-module related faults.
• Carry out coding, programming, adaptations, and system resets where required and within the technician's capabilities.
• Conduct post-repair diagnostic checks and confirm that faults have been correctly resolved.
• Support mechanical technicians with complex diagnostic investigations.
• Identify repair requirements and communicate technical findings clearly to workshop management.
• Maintain accurate diagnostic and repair documentation.
• Follow manufacturer procedures, workshop standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Keep diagnostic equipment, tools, and the work area clean and properly maintained.
• Stay up to date with new automotive technologies, diagnostic systems, and vehicle electronics.

Skills

Desired candidate profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional automotive diagnostic experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of modern vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
• Proven experience using professional automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose faults beyond basic fault-code reading.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical data, live parameters, and diagnostic information.
• Good understanding of vehicle communication systems, including CAN bus.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and methodically when diagnosing complex faults.
• Relevant automotive technical qualification or certification is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with European prestige and luxury automotive brands is highly advantageous.

Experience with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Range Rover/Land Rover, Bentley, Maserati, Jaguar, or similar would be preferred.

Experience working within a premium independent, dealership, specialist workshop, or European vehicle service centre is an advantage.