At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform precision servicing and advanced diagnostics on luxury German vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading automotive group with a supportive, team-first culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000+ with uncapped bonuses and enjoy 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a focus on employee well-being and development.
- Why this job: Work in a state-of-the-art workshop with high-end vehicles and excellent career growth.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Salary: £40,000 basic salary (Uncapped performance bonus – £60,000+ Real OTE)
Location: Brighton Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 17:30) | Flexible working options available | 1 in 4 Saturdays (08:30 – 12:30)
About Us
Ready to step up your career with a major automotive group? We are one of the UK’s premier automotive networks, representing leading global prestige brands across more than 100 dealership locations. Operating out of our modern, state-of-the-art workshop facility in Brighton, we pride ourselves on building a supportive, team-first environment. We reject the chaotic garage grind in favor of top-tier manufacturer training, world-class facilities, and clear financial progression—guided by core values of respect, integrity, and transparency.
Why Join?
- Basic Salary: £40,000 guaranteed per annum.
- Bonus Scheme: Uncapped £60,000+ OTE with high-earning performance incentives.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options available with a light 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (08:30 – 12:30).
- Immaculate Workshop: Pristine, state-of-the-art diagnostic bays fitted with official manufacturer-level tooling.
- High-End Fleet: Work on luxury German engineering, high-spec prestige platforms, and modern performance builds.
- True Job Security: Backed by one of the UK's largest automotive groups representing major global luxury brands.
- Healthcare Scheme: 24/7 Virtual GP access, private healthcare support, and full mental well-being support.
- Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), share purchase plan, life assurance, pension, paid volunteer day, and staff vehicle discounts.
- Onsite Training: Full official manufacturer training and continuous career development opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Precision Servicing & Maintenance: Performing routine servicing, major repairs, and safety checks on high-spec vehicles strictly to manufacturer standards.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Conducting thorough vehicle health checks, running complex fault diagnostics, and utilizing deep-level software testing.
- Quality Workmanship: Ensuring a clean right-first-time fix standard while maintaining high standards of workshop safety and efficiency.
- Technical Records: Keeping precise records of all work completed and liaising directly with service advisors and workshop controllers.
- Team Collaboration: Working seamlessly alongside a team of experienced technicians and mentoring apprentice technicians in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent). Experienced Level 2 Technicians with strong main dealer backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply!
- Solid understanding of vehicle safety standards, efficiency targets, and mechanical fault-finding on German platforms.
- Active MOT Tester licence is a bonus, but not essential.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally based in Brighton with excellent transport links, making for an easy daily commute from:
- Hove: 8 mins
- Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
- Lewes: 18 mins
- Worthing: 25 mins
- Burgess Hill: 25 mins
- Haywards Heath: 30 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
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