At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, repairs, and diagnostics in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join a thriving, 5-star rated independent garage in Sevenoaks.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000 - £45,000 with 30 days holiday and paid training.
- Other info: Free secure parking and a clean, safe workspace await you.
- Why this job: Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend shifts and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary (Tailored directly to experience & qualifications)
Location: Sevenoaks Area (Free secure on-site parking)
Hours: Monday - Friday only (08:00 - 17:30). Strictly No Weekends!
About Us
Looking to leave behind single-brand monotony or fast-fit pressure? We are a thriving, 5-star rated independent workshop in Sevenoaks known for supporting our staff and delivering exceptional service. We provide a clean, modern workshop equipped with current diagnostic equipment and lifts, offering a friendly, down-to-earth environment. We treat our technicians like genuine professionals, providing steady work-life balance, zero weekend shifts, and top guaranteed pay.
Why Join?
- Top Guaranteed Basic: £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary (no target stress, negotiable based on overall ability).
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only (08:00 - 17:30)—strictly zero weekend working.
- Generous Time Off: 30 days total holiday per year (including bank holidays).
- Paid Training & Growth: Access ongoing technical training to advance your diagnostic and repair capabilities.
- Diverse Workload: Work on a vast array of makes and models every day to keep your job interesting and your skills sharp.
- Supportive Environment: Low staff turnover, down-to-earth management, and a clean, safe workspace.
- Complete Benefits: Secure pension scheme, work uniform provided, and free secure on-site parking.
What You’ll Be Doing
- All-Round Maintenance: Carrying out full vehicle servicing, health checks, fluid changes, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Core Repairs: Replacing clutches, timing belts, suspension components, brakes, exhausts, and steering setups.
- Fault Diagnosis: Using modern multi-brand diagnostic scan tools to isolate and fix everyday mechanical and electrical faults.
- MOT Prep: Inspecting vehicles for MOT testing standards and carrying out necessary safety repairs.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or solid time-served experience).
- Confident all-rounder capable of handling multi-brand servicing, major components, and general diagnostics.
- Reliable team player with strong attention to detail.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Sevenoaks with quick, hassle-free commutes across West Kent and Surrey borders:
- Otford: 6 mins
- Westerham: 12 mins
- Tonbridge: 15 mins
- Oxted: 20 mins
- Royal Tunbridge Wells: 22 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is close-knit. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
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