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Port Technical Specialist – Vehicle Quality & Diagnostics

01 June by Reed

£40,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus

Southampton / Bristol Portbury

Permanent, full-time

Skills: Vehicle Diagnostics, PDI Inspection + more

Full job description

Location: Southampton (BCA) or Bristol Portbury (NVD)
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + up to 15% bonus

We’re supporting a growing automotive operation and are hiring two experienced technical specialists to support vehicle quality and readiness at UK port locations. This role sits at a key point in the supply chain, ensuring vehicles are inspected, compliant and ready for delivery. It combines hands-on diagnostics with onsite technical oversight and supplier coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Pre-delivery inspections and quality checks

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and EV faults

  • Support and guide onsite workshop teams

  • Step in on complex repairs where needed

  • Monitor repair progress and ensure timely vehicle release

  • Record faults, track trends and support reporting

  • Support high-voltage safety and battery management

Working Pattern

Based onsite at Southampton or Bristol Portbury. Typically 3–4 days onsite (technical + supervision) and 1–2 days office-based (reporting + admin). Flexibility required for peak demand.

Essential Requirements

  • Automotive background (Technician / Diagnostic / Workshop Controller)

  • EV / hybrid systems experience

  • High-voltage safety knowledge or certification

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability

  • Able to work independently and make decisions onsite

Desirable
  • OEM, dealer or port operations experience

  • Experience guiding workshop teams

  • Basic reporting / Excel skills

Who This Suits

Technicians looking to move beyond dealership roles, who enjoy hands-on problem solving, ownership, and a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

2 roles available (1 per site). Allocation based on commute. Final stage includes technical and HV safety assessment. Immediate start preferred.

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