Lead Vehicle Technician

Lead Vehicle Technician - Join Our Expert Team at P J Nicholls Tewkesbury

Looking for a Career Where Your Expertise is Truly Valued?

Are you a skilled Vehicle Technician looking for your next challenge? P J Nicholls, a respected family-owned business since 1984, is seeking a talented Lead Vehicle Technician to join our professional team in Tewkesbury.

Work with the latest diagnostic equipment for all makes of vehicles in a modern, well-equipped workshop where your expertise is valued and your career can thrive.

What You'll Do

To be responsible for overseeing the workshop, managing workflow, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance from the workshop team. The role requires a proactive and motivational leader who can also contribute as a productive technician, and increase turnover and margin.

Workshop Management: Oversee and control the daily loading of the workshop, ensuring that job information is accessible at least 48 hours in advance. Allocate jobs to technicians throughout the day, optimising workflow, productivity and efficiency.

Quality Control: Conduct continual oversight and checking of the team's performance and work quality to ensure it meets ours and manufacturer high standards.

Team Leadership: Drive the workshop's workload, motivate the team to achieve their best, and mentor apprentices and new team members.

Technical Expertise: Act as a senior technical resource, providing troubleshooting support at our various sites as required by the business. Remain a productive technician and efficient technician; leading by example.

Maximise workshop opportunities: Actively identity and create upsell opportunities, both personally and within the team, to increase margin and contribute to positive customer outcomes.

Collaboration: Actively contribute to managers meetings and attend regular meetings with the service manager to discuss workshop performance.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)

Clean UK driving licence (required)

Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Professional attitude with attention to detail

Ideal Candidate:

Ford experience (preferred but not essential)

Electrical/hybrid vehicle knowledge

Commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction

Excellent Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Package:

30 days total holiday (22 days + 8 public holidays) additional days for long service

Company pension scheme

Great Perks:

Substantial staff discounts on vehicle servicing and parts

Staff pricing on new and used vehicle purchases

Employee referral bonus

3p per litre fuel discount

20% discount at Nisa stores

Ongoing training including manufacturer courses

Working Environment

Modern Workshop:

Latest diagnostic equipment and tools

Clean, well-organised workspace

Supportive team environment

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Alternate Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Why Choose P J Nicholls?

Our Heritage: Family-owned since 1984 with locations across Gloucestershire. We're proud Ford and KGM representatives with thousands of loyal customers.

Our Values: We work as a team, treat everyone with respect, embrace new technology, and support our local community.

Career Development:

Manufacturer training programs

MOT testing qualification support

Hybrid/electric vehicle training

Clear progression pathways to senior technician roles

Cross-training opportunities

Stability & Growth: Join a profitable, established business that invests in its people and equipment.

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your technical skills are appreciated, your development is supported, and your work makes a real difference to our customers' safety and satisfaction.

How to Apply: Email your CV to: Liz Barr -

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
Tewkesbury GL20 8DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Workshop: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person