At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a diverse range of cars.
- Company: Premier independent service centre with 25 years of excellence in Sussex.
- Benefits: Earn £35k-£45k, enjoy a flexible 4-day work week, and zero weekend shifts.
- Other info: Confidential application process ensures your current job remains safe.
- Why this job: Work on exciting vehicles while enjoying a balanced work-life without corporate stress.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)
Location: Plumpton Green, near Lewes (Free secure on-site staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday ONLY or Flexible 4-Day Work Week – Strictly No Weekends!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
We are a premier independent service and performance engineering centre with a stellar 25-year reputation in the Sussex region. Operating out of an exceptionally equipped workshop in Plumpton Green, we are a genuine "all under one roof" specialist looking after everyday multi-brand cars, 4x4s, sports cars, and cherished classics. We reject high-volume corporate pressure, choosing instead to prioritize engineering precision, attention to detail, and technician work-life balance.
Why Join?
- £35k – £45k Secure Basic: Dependable, guaranteed base pay tailored directly to your hands-on technical skill level.
- Flexible 4-Day Work Week Option: Choose between standard Monday–Friday hours or a compressed 4-day shift pattern to gain a 3-day weekend every single week.
- Zero Weekend Shifts: Absolutely no Saturday morning rotas. Your weekends are 100% your own.
- Elite Specialist Equipment: Command bays fitted with ECU remapping tools, injector servicing kit, brake skimming machines, and multi-brand diagnostic suites.
- Zero Corporate Stress: No flat-rate timing traps or unrealistic main-dealer targets. You get the exact time required to complete a flawless right-first-time fix.
Why This Position Is Different
- Incredible Car Variety: Escape single-brand boredom with an engaging mix of daily commuters, 4x4s, performance sports cars, and classic engineering projects.
- Pace Over Rushing: Work in an environment where true automotive craftsmanship is valued over frantic volume processing.
- Traffic-Free Commute: Situated in Plumpton Green, avoiding major town-center bottlenecks for a smooth daily drive.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, mechanical maintenance, and safety health checks across a diverse multi-brand vehicle fleet.
- Troubleshooting and rectifying complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
- Assisting with specialist tasks including vehicle remapping, system cleaning, and custom performance/classic repair work.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and executing core repairs across brakes, suspension, clutches, and timing systems.
- Maintaining clean, safe bay standards and accurate repair logs.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent portfolio of hands-on experience).
- Proven experience in a professional multi-brand workshop setting.
- Familiarity with prestige vehicles, 4x4s, or automotive electrics is highly advantageous.
- Strong diagnostic troubleshooting mindset and high standards of personal craftsmanship.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Plumpton Green with easy, traffic-busting road routes across East & West Sussex:
- Lewes: 10 mins
- Burgess Hill: 12 mins
- Haywards Heath: 15 mins
- Uckfield: 20 mins
- Brighton & Hove: 20–25 mins
- Eastbourne: 30 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Sussex trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with total 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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