At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues while mentoring junior technicians.
- Company: Progressive dealership group with a focus on respect and innovation.
- Benefits: High salary, uncapped bonuses, private healthcare, and subsidised car options.
- Other info: Confidentiality guaranteed; your current employer won't be contacted without permission.
- Why this job: Enjoy a zero-weekend schedule and access to top-tier training for career growth.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance with senior diagnostic experience.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Salary: £45,000+ basic salary + uncapped bonus (Average £1,000+ per month extra)
Location: Sittingbourne Area
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 17:30) – Strictly No Weekend Working!
About Us
Skip the weekend grind and step into a senior position within a progressive, forward-thinking dealership group that respects your diagnostic mastery. Operating a modern, high-tech workshop in Sittingbourne, we give you the top-tier tools, software, and manufacturer resources needed to diagnose and repair complex issues efficiently. We treat our senior technicians as core business leaders, providing a zero-weekend schedule, advanced master training, and a high-reward structure designed for high earnings and career stability.
Why Join?
- High Guaranteed Basic: £45,000+ basic salary tailored to your diagnostic capabilities and master tech credentials.
- Uncapped High-Yield Bonus: Exceptional bonus structure where senior diagnostic techs routinely earn £1,000+ per month extra in efficiency bonuses.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule (08:30 – 17:30)—strictly zero weekend working so your weekends remain 100% your own.
- Immediate Factory Academy Access: Full manufacturer training direct through the official Volkswagen Group (VAG) programme, supporting your path to Master Technician accreditation.
- Subsidised Car Scheme: Exclusive access to employee vehicle purchase discounts and low-cost subsidised car options.
- Long-Term Healthcare & Security: Employer-funded private healthcare scheme (Benenden or equivalent) based on years of service, plus dedicated tool insurance and a company savings plan.
- Family Perks & Wellbeing: Deep discounts on parts/servicing for family members, staff incentives (including hotel breaks), employee wellbeing assistance, and clear growth pathways.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Complex Diagnostics: Isolating and troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and network faults across the VAG platform using dealer diagnostic systems.
- Advanced Repairs: Undertaking complex component overhauls, engine re-fits, timing chains, gearboxes, and high-level vehicle repairs.
- VAG Master Standards: Carrying out software flashes, warranty diagnostic procedures, and complex electronic health checks.
- Workshop Mentorship: Providing technical guidance to junior technicians and supporting overall workshop efficiency.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair with proven senior/master diagnostic experience.
- Expert diagnostic capabilities and fault-finding habits (VAG/German brand experience strongly preferred).
- High standard of craftsmanship with a focus on quality and workshop productivity.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally positioned in Sittingbourne with convenient road links across Swale, Medway, and Mid-Kent:
- Faversham & Iwade: 8–10 mins
- Sheerness & Isle of Sheppey: 12–15 mins
- Rainham & Gillingham: 12–15 mins
- Maidstone & Canterbury: 18–20 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local motor trade is close-knit and discretion is everything. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
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