Engineering Jobs

Vehicle Technician

Group 1 Automotive • Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Salary

£43k – £43k

Posted

9 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Group 1 Automotive is hiring a Vehicle Technician in Southend-On-Sea, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £43k – £43k. Group 1 Automotive holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Experienced Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) JLR Southend £60,000 OTE (uncapped earnings) Experienced Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £2,500* Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better. Enjoy support thats second to none as a Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, youll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, youll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you e…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Group 1 Automotive — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £43k – £43k
How this salary compares: about 10% below the £48,000 median across 1,272 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Southend-On-Sea — browse them
Posted: 9 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.