At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair vehicles using modern tech, including EVs and hybrids.
- Company: Independent dealer with over 100 years of heritage and a family-run culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, tool insurance, and generous staff discounts.
- Other info: Minimal weekend work and fully funded training pathways to advance your career.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on diverse, high-spec vehicles.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance; experience with cars or LCVs.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 42000 £ per year.
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (£50,000+ OTE with bonuses & overtime)
Location: Maidstone Area (Highly commutable from Aylesford, Medway, Sittingbourne & Tonbridge)
Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:30) + Minimal 1-in-3 Saturday mornings (Paid as extra income)
About Us
We are a highly respected, independently owned main dealership with over 100 years of heritage proudly serving motorists across Kent. Combining the backing, high-tech diagnostic tools, and standards of a franchised dealer with the warmth, agility, and culture of a family-run business, we offer the absolute best of both worlds. Management knows your name, and your hard work is genuinely noticed, valued, and well-rewarded without corporate bureaucracy or cold spreadsheets.
Why Join?
- High Basic & Realistic Earnings: £32,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic salary with performance productivity bonuses allowing top techs to comfortably clear £50,000+ OTE.
- Independent Family Culture: Enjoy the resources of a premier franchise combined with the personal support, job security, and down-to-earth atmosphere of a family business.
- Minimal Weekend Working: Standard Mon-Fri week (08:00 - 17:30) with only 1-in-3 Saturday mornings fully paid as extra overtime income.
- Fully Funded Academy Pathways: Complete manufacturer academy training with clear pathways to reach Master Tech status, plus funded MOT Tester and EV/Hybrid Level 3/4 certifications.
- Diverse Fleet Mix: Work across a clean mix of high-spec passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), keeping your work varied and engaging.
- Tool Insurance Scheme: Comprehensive tool insurance provided to protect your equipment investment.
- Solid Group Perks: Generous staff and family discounts on vehicle purchases, servicing, MOTs, and parts, plus company pension scheme and full paid holiday allowance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Diagnostics & Repairs: Using modern diagnostic equipment to fault-find and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues on a diverse fleet of passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
- EV & Hybrid Maintenance: Working on modern alternative-fuel vehicles, performing routine diagnostics, safety checks, and repairs on advanced Electric & Hybrid systems.
- Core Servicing: Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle health checks, maintenance, and safety inspections to exceptional standards.
- Quality Control: Completing repairs right the first time while maintaining a clean, safe, and pristine workshop environment.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
- Confident experience working on cars or LCVs (background in both is desirable, but technicians keen to learn both are encouraged to apply).
- Open to gaining an MOT licence or leveling up EV/Hybrid credentials through our fully funded academy.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Ideally situated in Maidstone with swift, direct road links across Kent:
- Aylesford, Detling & Bearsted: 5-10 mins
- Medway Towns (Rochester/Chatham/Gillingham): 15 mins
- Sittingbourne & Tonbridge: 18-20 mins
- Faversham, Sevenoaks & Ashford: 22-25 mins
Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local industry is small. Your enquiry will be handled with total privacy; we will never contact your current employer or share your details without your explicit permission.
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