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Land Rover Technician Jobs – Leyland, Lancashire
£20 to £25 an hour basic pay
Two positions available · November 2026
Join the team
K Motors is an independent Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar specialist in Leyland, established in 1957. We are looking for an experienced technician to join the team.
- £20 to £25 an hour basic (£41,600 to £52,000 a year), plus a performance bonus of up to £3 an hour
- Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns including a four-day option, no Saturday work
- £1,500 sign-on bonus and £750 a year tool allowance
- 33 days’ holiday and five paid training days a year
- Leyland PR25, close to the M6 and M65
Tell us when suits you. No CV is needed for a first conversation. We won’t call during your working day, and any enquiry stays confidential.
How the workshop runs
- Work is allocated by the workshop controller according to each technician’s level.
- Diagnostic support is available from senior colleagues and from JLR technical support.
- Major repairs are quality-checked before the vehicle is returned.
- Parts supply is on site.
The role
Predominantly Jaguar and Land Rover repairs, including EV work, with current JLR diagnostic equipment: Pathfinder/SDD, Autologic, full JLR technical support and all relevant special tools.
- Fault diagnosis across current and older Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models.
- Engine repairs, including timing chains, turbos and injectors.
- Air suspension and chassis systems.
- Electrical and electronic faults, including intermittent ones.
- Steering, suspension and brakes.
- Cooling, fuel and emissions systems, including DPF and EGR.
- Servicing, MOT preparation and vehicle health checks.
- Writing up your findings and the work done on the system, as part of our quality control process.
Technician levels at K Motors
We take technicians at every level from two years’ hands-on experience upwards. Your level, and your rate within the £20 to £25 band, is agreed at interview.
| Level | What you'll be doing |
|---|---|
| Service Technician | Servicing, MOT preparation and health checks. Mechanical repairs and fault finding with JLR diagnostics, with support available on more complex work. Typical experience: two or more years hands-on, any marque. Works unsupervised on routine and intermediate repairs. |
| Diagnostic Technician | Complex and intermittent electrical faults. Air suspension, timing chains and engine repairs unsupervised. Supports other technicians with diagnosis. Typical experience: several years' diagnostic experience, with JLR a plus. Finds and fixes faults on their own. |
| Master Technician | Leads on the most demanding diagnostic work. EV and high-voltage repairs, with training provided where needed. Quality checks on major repairs and technical support for the workshop controller. Typical experience: extensive JLR experience and a consistent record of resolving the most difficult faults. |
Pay
- Basic pay of £20 to £25 an hour, depending on ability. That is £41,600 to £52,000 a year for a 40-hour week.
- A performance bonus of up to £3 an hour on top, based on a percentage of the hours you charge out to customers. Time spent supporting colleagues and on difficult diagnostic work is credited, and rework is accounted for. The written rules are shared at interview.
- A £1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as £750 at three months and £750 at six.
- Pay is reviewed every year.
The £20 to £25 band is a guide rather than a ceiling.
Hours
- 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Standard hours are 8:30 to 5 with a 30-minute lunch.
- Other patterns between 7:30am and 5pm can be agreed at interview: an early Friday finish, a compressed week, or a four-day week of 36 hours (£37,440 to £46,800 basic).
- Technicians do not work Saturdays. Overtime is optional.
Tools and benefits
- £750 a year tool allowance.
- 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
- Five paid training days a year, including EV/hybrid and advanced diagnostics, with a written training plan and no clawback if you leave.
- Workplace pension with employer contributions, free on-site parking and a cycle to work scheme.
Who we’re looking for
- Able to find and fix faults on your own.
- JLR experience is a plus, not a requirement. Technicians from main dealers and reputable independents are welcome.
- Full UK driving licence.
Applications from previous applicants and former K Motors employees who meet the criteria are welcome.
Where we are
Centurion Court, Farington, Leyland PR25 3UQ, close to the M6 and M65, with free on-site parking.
If you would rather talk first, message us on WhatsApp on 07889 111181 or call 01772 211935 and tell us when suits you. We’ll reply within one working day, and suitable applicants will be invited to interview promptly.
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