At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and major repairs in a dynamic workshop.
- Company: Fast-growing independent garage in Hitchin with a focus on quality and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free ramp access for personal projects, and performance bonus scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term career stability and a flexible working environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team where your skills are valued and rewarded.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of workshop experience and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced mechanic ready to step into a role where your hard work is genuinely recognized and rewarded? Join a fast-growing, highly regarded independent garage in Hitchin that gives you real freedom in your bay, exciting perks for car enthusiasts, and long-term career stability.
About Us
We are a premier, rapidly expanding independent workshop in Hitchin built on quality workmanship and mutual respect. As our business scales, we believe in directly sharing our success with the technicians on the shop floor. Joining our team means stepping into a supportive, forward-thinking environment where you enjoy autonomy in your bay, unique perks like free out-of-hours ramp access for your personal project cars, and an upcoming performance bonus as we continue to grow.
What is in it for you:
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year (strictly dependent on experience)
- Hours: 5 days per week, with only one Saturday morning per month required
- Perks: Full, FREE access to workshop ramps for working on your own vehicles during evenings and weekends, an upcoming performance-based bonus scheme, immediate start options, and long-term career stability
What you will be doing:
- Carrying out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and detailed health checks across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models.
- Utilizing modern diagnostic software to efficiently trace and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
- Performing major mechanical repairs, including brake systems, suspension overhauls, and core engine work.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional workshop experience
- Strong mechanical diagnostic capabilities
- An independent problem-solving mindset
- A valid full UK Driving Licence.
Commutable Locations:
This role is based in Hitchin, making it an easy commute from Letchworth, Stevenage, Baldock, Luton, and Welwyn Garden City.
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