At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair VAG vehicles while utilising cutting-edge diagnostic tools.
- Company: Join a progressive dealership group focused on technician growth and support.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary with uncapped bonuses and enjoy a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy exclusive vehicle discounts, healthcare benefits, and family perks.
- Why this job: Skip weekend work and focus on your career in a high-tech workshop environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and hands-on experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic salary + uncapped performance bonus (Avg. £500–£700/mo, top techs £1k+/mo)
Location: Sittingbourne Area
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 17:30) – Strictly No Weekend Working!
About Us
Skip the weekend grind and join a progressive, forward-thinking dealership group where your career growth is backed by genuine investments. Operating a modern, high-tech workshop environment in the Sittingbourne area, we give you the tools, support, and manufacturer resources needed to deliver top-tier repairs across passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). We treat our technicians as key professionals, providing a stable working pattern, continuous upskilling, and a rewards package designed for exceptional earnings and long-term security.
Why Join?
- High Basic Pay: £30,000 – £40,000 secure basic salary tailored directly to your hands‑on experience and qualifications.
- Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Average technicians earn an additional £500 – £700 per month, with high performers regularly taking home £1,000+ per month in bonus pay.
- 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 Enrollment: Full manufacturer training provided directly through the official Volkswagen Group (VAG Car & Commercial) programme, starting immediately upon joining.
- Subsidised Car & Van Scheme: Exclusive access to vehicle purchase discounts and low‑cost subsidised vehicle 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), an employee wellbeing program, and structured career pathways.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Servicing & Repairs: Undertaking routine manufacturer maintenance, vehicle health inspections, and multi‑system mechanical repairs across VAG passenger cars and commercial vans.
- VAG Diagnostics: Utilizing factory‑level diagnostic software under guided training to isolate electrical and mechanical faults accurately.
- Commercial Vehicle Care: Executing maintenance, brake overhauls, suspensions, and fleet‑standard repairs on light commercial vehicles.
- Continuous Upskilling: Participating in regular Volkswagen manufacturer training modules to advance toward Senior/Master Technician accreditations.
- Workshop Excellence: Delivering a "Right First Time" fix standard while collaborating with a high‑performing service and workshop team.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time‑served equivalent).
- Proven hands‑on workshop experience working on cars, vans, or light commercials in a garage or dealership setting.
- Eager, detail‑oriented mindset with a strong commitment to complete manufacturer qualifications and hit efficiency targets.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally positioned in Sittingbourne with convenient, traffic‑busting 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
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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