At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on supercars and classic vehicles, focusing on quality repairs and diagnostics.
- Company: Established independent workshop known for exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, no weekends, 28 days holiday, tool budget, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career progression and skill development.
- Why this job: Join a team that values quality over quantity and work on rare, exciting vehicles.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Vehicle Technician with strong mechanical and diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per year, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm
Weekends: No weekends
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic or Diagnostic Technician looking for something different from the typical dealership or busy independent garage? This is an opportunity to join an established specialist workshop in Tonbridge, Kent, working on a fantastic range of supercars, prestige vehicles, performance cars and classic vehicles.
Rather than focusing on high-volume servicing and unrealistic productivity targets, we prioritise quality workmanship, proper diagnostics and doing the job right. You’ll have the time, equipment and support to develop your skills while working on some genuinely interesting vehicles.
What We Offer
- £35,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience
- Monday to Friday - no weekends
- 8:00am-5:30pm working hours
- 28 days' paid holiday, including Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Tool budget provided
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing specialist training and mentoring
- Career progression within a growing specialist business
- Modern, fully equipped workshop
- Friendly and experienced team
- Opportunity to work on rare, prestige, performance and classic vehicles
About the Company
We are an established independent supercar, prestige and classic vehicle specialist based in Tonbridge, Kent. For more than 12 years, we have built our reputation on exceptional workmanship, honesty and attention to detail. Our approach is different from a high-volume workshop. Technicians aren't pushed to rush jobs through simply to hit productivity targets. Instead, we give our team the time and resources needed to diagnose problems properly and complete repairs to a high standard. You’ll also receive ongoing technical guidance and specialist training from our founder, who has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. If you care about the quality of your work and enjoy working on interesting vehicles, you'll feel at home here.
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll work on a wide variety of prestige, performance and classic vehicles. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Vehicle servicing and scheduled maintenance
- Mechanical repairs and fault diagnosis
- Engine diagnostics and fault finding
- Electrical diagnostics
- Suspension, steering and braking repairs
- Engine and drivetrain repairs
- Clutch and gearbox work
- Timing belt and timing chain replacement
- Using advanced diagnostic equipment
- Carring out repairs to a high standard
- Maintaining accurate job records
- Following manufacturer and company repair standards
- Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised
The role offers plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work on vehicles and technical problems that you simply wouldn't encounter in a typical workshop.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced technician who takes genuine pride in their work and wants to continue developing their skills.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic or Diagnostic Technician
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to diagnose faults methodically and accurately
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
- Prestige, luxury or performance vehicles
- Supercars or high-performance vehicles
- Classic cars
- Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati or Alfa Romeo
- Manufacturer diagnostic equipment
- MOT Tester qualification
Who This Role Could Suit
This position could be ideal if you're currently working as a:
- Vehicle Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Mechanic
- Car Mechanic
- Diagnostic Technician
- Master Technician
- Service Technician
- Prestige Vehicle Technician
- Performance Vehicle Technician
- Classic Car Technician
Why Join Us?
If you're tired of working in a high-pressure workshop where the focus is simply on getting as many jobs through the door as possible, this could be a refreshing change. Here, quality comes first. You’ll have the opportunity to diagnose faults properly, work on interesting and often rare vehicles, learn from experienced technicians and build your career within a specialist independent business. Every day brings something different.
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