At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose, maintain, and repair a variety of vehicles, especially EVs.
- Company: Join Browns of Richmond, an award-winning independent EV specialist.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, employee discounts, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing industry and work in a state-of-the-art workshop.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35100 £ per year.
Browns of Richmond is an independent EV specialist. Since opening in July 2024, we've been named New Independent Dealership of the Year (Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025) and won Rising Star at the AutoTrader Retailer Awards 2025. We were also runner-up for EV Dealer Excellence and have been shortlisted for Best New Business at the Richmond Business Awards 2026. We specialise in electric vehicles but also sell a wide range of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars, and we run a fully equipped workshop with MOT facilities.
Our team brings over 85 years of combined motor trade experience. We're small enough that you'll know everyone by name and growing fast enough that you'll have a real say in how our service department runs. If you want to build your career in the part of the industry that's growing fastest, this is the place to do it.
Join an award winning, independent dealership working in a genuinely new workshop - heated, Class 4 MOT equipped, and fitted out to a standard that beats most main dealers. We service and sell all makes of vehicle, with particular specialism in EVs, and we're backed by over 80 years of trading history, paired with brand new facilities that opened in July 2024.
What you’ll be doing:
- Diagnostics, maintenance and repairs across a wide range of vehicles, including EVs to company and industry standards and within agreed timeframes
- Additional repair work as directed by your manager
- Using diagnostic equipment to ensure accuracy and quality throughout
- Keeping your work area clean, safe and to company standards
- MOT testing experience is a bonus, though not essential - Let us know if you're MOT qualified
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified, time served Technician with an NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle Mechanics (or City & Guilds equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Full UK manual driving licence
- EV experience or willingness to train in EV diagnostics and repair is a plus
What we offer:
- A working environment where you feel valued and appreciated
- £28,000 - £35,100 per year, depending on experience
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus extra days for long service
- Manufacturer training and development opportunities
- Employee discount – cost price parts, half price labour
- On site parking
- Optional overtime
- Company events
- Pension
- Weekend use of workshop facilities (by prior arrangement)
- A close knit, genuinely supportive team
The workshop:
- Fully heated Independent garage - free to work across all makes, not tied to one manufacturer
- EV specialism, alongside full range servicing and diagnostics
- Award-winning reputation
- Multiple ramps, full Class 4 MOT bay
How to apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to show you around and have an informal chat. Call or apply directly via this ad.
Pay: Up to £35,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you a qualified, time served Technician with an NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle Mechanics (or City & Guilds equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience?
Licence/Certification:
- Full, UK, Manual Driving Licence? (required)
Work Location: In person
Motor Vehicle Technician in Spring Grove employer: Browns of Richmond
Browns of Richmond is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and close-knit work environment where every team member is valued. With a focus on electric vehicles and a commitment to employee growth through manufacturer training, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in a rapidly evolving industry. Located in Richmond, North Yorkshire, our state-of-the-art workshop provides a unique setting for technicians to thrive, with competitive salaries and generous benefits including 28 days holiday and employee discounts.
