At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, maintenance, and complex repairs using modern diagnostic tools.
- Company: Join a respected independent vehicle specialist with a focus on quality and customer care.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45k, enjoy flexible hours, and get your birthday off as a paid holiday.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Take control of your work-life balance with a choice of a 4-day week or standard hours.
- Qualifications: 3 years of workshop experience and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Looking for a highly respected workshop that gives you full control over your work-life balance? Step away from main dealer targets and corporate micromanagement to join a trusted, long-established independent specialist in Blandford Forum. We are expanding our team and looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic who takes pride in precision fixes and genuine customer care.
About Us
We are a premier, trusted vehicle specialist providing expert care across all major makes and models—including Audi, VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Land Rover. We focus on quality over rushed quantity, combining modern, state-of-the-art diagnostic platforms with a supportive, friendly culture. Joining us means keeping your specialist edge and working on a diverse fleet of prestige and everyday vehicles within a workplace that respects your time and craft.
What is in it for you:
- Salary: Up to £45,000 solid basic salary (depending on experience).
- Flexible Hours: Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle: Standard 5-Day Week: Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:30) OR a 4-Day Compressed Week (07:30 – 18:30) with either Monday or Friday OFF every single week!
- Perks: 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays PLUS your birthday off as an extra paid holiday, modern diagnostic equipment, immediate starts available, and long-term career stability in a growing business.
What you will be doing:
- Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, general maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections.
- Using modern diagnostic tools to accurately trace and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
- Handling major mechanical repairs including brakes, clutches, cambelts, and suspension work.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of recent hands-on professional workshop experience, strong diagnostic and mechanical repair competence, and a valid full UK Driving Licence.
Commutable Locations: This role is based in Blandford Forum, making it an easy, stress-free commute from Poole, Wimborne Minster, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, and Bournemouth.
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