Vehicle Technician – Mon-Thu with Friday 1pm Finish and No Weekends in Stroud

Tired of giving up your weekends and missing out on Friday afternoons because of rigid corporate targets and endless overtime? It is time to get your work-life balance back with a team that actually respects your personal time. We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our highly respected, top-tier independent team in the Stroud area. We specialize in comprehensive mechanical repairs, advanced diagnostics, and specialist fleet maintenance. If you want to work in a clean, high-tech, and spacious workshop where your technical skills are genuinely valued and your weekends start at lunchtime on Friday, this is the perfect career move.

What’s in It for You?

• The Pay: £30,000 – £40,000 per year (flat basic salary tailored to your experience and skillset).
• Early Friday Finish: Work Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00, and enjoy a half-day every single Friday, working 08:00 – 13:00.
• Strictly No Weekends: Your weekends are 100% your own—absolutely zero Saturday shifts.
• The Setup: A clean, spacious, and fully equipped independent workshop handling a diverse mix of passenger and light commercial vehicles.
• The Perks: Access to modern diagnostic tooling, a highly supportive team environment, structural job security, and excellent work-life balance.

Who We Are

Based in the Stroud area, we are a premier independent service and repair specialist recognized for delivering dealer-level workmanship, advanced vehicle diagnostics, and comprehensive fleet maintenance solutions. We reject high-pressure dealership environments. Instead, we combine the high-tech infrastructure and specialist equipment of a large repair facility with the proud, friendly, and non-corporate atmosphere of a dedicated independent business.

Your Day-to-Day

Working in our active Stroud workshop, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, safety inspections, braking overhauls, suspension work, and general mechanical repairs.
• Use up-to-date diagnostic tools and multi-brand software to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Maintain clean, precise, and methodical workmanship to deliver high-quality, "first-time fix" results across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Work productively alongside a skilled team of motor mechanics to keep the workshop operating safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

What You Bring to the Table

• The Experience: A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Service Technician in a professional garage setting.
• The Skills: Strong working knowledge of general vehicle servicing, major mechanical components, and diagnostic fault-finding procedures.
• The Mindset: A reliable, self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and your own tools.
• The Basics: A full UK driving licence is essential.

Location & Commute

Our modern facility is based in the Stroud area and is ideally situated for a quick and straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Stonehouse, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Tetbury, and the surrounding Gloucestershire areas.

Ready to step into a secure independent role that respects your expertise and guarantees your weekend starts early? Click Apply to submit your application. We review all profiles and respond within 48 hours.