Junior Mechanic / Service Technician in Stafford

Location: CVM World, Staffordshire

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, with the option to benefit from our 9-day fortnight working pattern

About CVM World

CVM World is a family-owned business specialising in vehicle sales, preparation and conversions. We work with a wide range of customers, including schools, care providers, charities, community transport organisations and commercial clients. We are proud of our positive, supportive team culture and our commitment to doing things properly. Our core values One Team, Openness, Quality and Safety sit at the heart of how we work, how we treat each other, and how we look after our customers. We also believe that people do their best work when they have a good balance between work and life. That is why we offer a 9-day fortnight option, giving employees the opportunity to enjoy regular extended weekends while still being part of a busy, ambitious and growing business.

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Mechanic / Service Technician to join our workshop team. This role would suit someone with a recognised motor vehicle qualification and around 2-3 years practical experience in a workshop environment. You should be confident carrying out general servicing, inspections and routine mechanical work, while still being keen to develop your skills in more technical repair and diagnostic tasks. You will be joining a supportive and experienced team, where you will be expected to work hard, take pride in your work and contribute positively to the wider business. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to develop further and progress as your skills, confidence and technical ability grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general servicing, inspections and routine maintenance work.
• Complete basic mechanical repairs to a good standard.
• Support the preparation of vehicles for sale or customer handover.
• Work safely and follow workshop procedures at all times.
• Identify and report defects, issues or additional work required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working area.
• Work closely with colleagues across the workshop, preparation and sales teams.
• Continue to develop skills in technical repair, fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work that reflects CVM World's standards.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised motor vehicle qualification, ideally at Level 2 or Level 3.
• Around 2-3 years practical workshop experience.
• Confidence completing general servicing and routine mechanical work.
• A good basic understanding of vehicle systems and maintenance requirements.
• A willingness to learn and develop more advanced technical and diagnostic skills.
• A careful, methodical and safety-conscious approach.
• A full UK driving licence, or willingness to obtain one if not already held.
• Experience working in a garage, dealership, preparation centre or vehicle workshop environment.

Personal Qualities

The right person will be:

• Reliable, punctual and committed.
• Positive, respectful and willing to be part of a team.
• Open to feedback and keen to improve.
• Honest about what they can do independently and when they need support.
• Hard-working and willing to get stuck in.
• Careful and consistent in the quality of their work.
• Calm, practical and solution-focused.
• Proud of doing a job properly.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and managers.
• Committed to working safely and responsibly.

What We Offer

• Salary of £27,000 - £29,000, depending on experience.
• The option to benefit from our 9-day fortnight working pattern.
• A positive and supportive team culture.
• A business that values work-life balance.
• Support from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop technical and diagnostic skills.
• The possibility of progression for the right candidate.
• A workplace built around our values of One Team, Openness, Quality and Safety.

Our Values

At CVM World, we expect everyone to contribute to a culture where people work well together, communicate honestly, take pride in quality and put safety first.

• One Team - We support each other and work together to achieve the best outcomes.
• Openness - We communicate clearly, honestly and constructively.
• Quality - We take pride in doing things properly and delivering high standards.
• Safety - We work responsibly and look after ourselves, our colleagues and our customers.

How to Apply

If you are a developing mechanic who is confident with servicing and routine mechanical work, and you are looking for a supportive team where you can continue to grow, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your experience and why you are interested in joining CVM World. If you’d like an informal chat about the role, call and ask to speak to Steve Langston.