Senior Vehicle Technician

1 week ago


Shoreham by Sea BN FF, United Kingdom Cedar Garage Ltd Full time £40,000 - £45,000 per year

Ready to recharge your career with Cedar Electric?

A Message from Chris Lennon, Business Operations Manager at Cedar Electric

Hi, I'm Chris Lennon.

Thanks for taking the time to explore this opportunity, we really appreciate it. Before you read more about the role, I wanted to share a bit about who we are, what we stand for, and why this is a genuinely exciting time to join Cedar Electric.

We're not a traditional workshop. We don't carry out MOTs or routine servicing. What we do is different, we specialise in repairing electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components, finding solutions that extend the life of EVs and save customers money. It's a niche area, and we're proud to be leading the way.

We work hard, support each other, and constantly look for ways to improve. We've built a culture around trust, progress, and putting people first, both customers and colleagues.

If you're curious, methodical, and keen to grow your skills in a fast evolving part of the industry, I will work with you personally to give you the support to thrive, and ensure you get the hands-on experience and training in areas that most technicians rarely get to explore.

Thanks again for considering Cedar Electric. If you're looking for something different in your next role, we'd love to hear from you.

Chris

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Vehicle Technician at Cedar Electric, you'll lead the charge in identifying and resolving faults in EV battery systems and high-voltage components. Your expertise helps extend the life of electric vehicles through repair-first solutions, reducing environmental impact and saving customers from unnecessary costs. You'll be a key contributor to our technical leadership and innovation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Diagnose faults in EV battery packs, power electronics, and high-voltage systems using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques
  • Lead root cause analysis and support repair-first decision-making
  • Collaborate with R&D to test, validate, and improve repair methods
  • Stay current with emerging EV technologies and safety standards through CPD

Customer Impact

  • Produce clear, accurate diagnostic reports to support customer communication
  • Ensure repairs meet Cedar Electric's quality standards and reduce repeat faults

Team Collaboration

  • Mentor colleagues working toward IMI Level 4 certification
  • Share knowledge and contribute to internal repair manuals and training resources

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all safety protocols for high-voltage systems
  • Complete required documentation and uphold Cedar Electric's H&S standards

Role in the Team

You'll work closely with our Head of R&D, Technicians, and Service Advisor to ensure smooth diagnostic handovers and repair execution. As a senior technical voice in the workshop, you'll help shape our repair-first approach and foster a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong diagnostic experience with EVs or high-voltage systems
  • Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical data
  • A mindset of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Desirable - (It will help if you already have some experience of the following, but don't let it put you off if not - we can teach you all of this)

  • Experience with Tesla, BMW, or other high-voltage EV platforms
  • Prior involvement in R&D or technical documentation
  • IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components (we will support you in achieving this if you do not already possess it. Most of our tech's complete it whilst with us)

How This Role Reflects Our Values

  • Think Customer – Help customers avoid unnecessary costs through accurate diagnostics
  • Driven by Progress – Contribute to new repair methods and technical leadership
  • One Team – Support colleagues and share knowledge
  • Grow with Purpose – Continue developing your expertise and influence

Interested? Let's Chat

If you're curious about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying, feel free to reach out via our website at to arrange a time for a chat. We're happy to talk through the role, the team, and what it's like working at Cedar Electric.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person


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