Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your hands‑on experience and technical skill level)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (100% WEEKEND FREEDOM with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
- Perks: Free secure on‑site staff parking, workplace pension scheme, friendly family‑run culture, and long‑term security with a VAG specialist established for over 20 years
- Training & Development: Ongoing technical development opportunities and access to official dealer‑level diagnostic systems (including official ODIS platforms)
- Workload: Routine servicing, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, timing belts/chains, general mechanical maintenance, and advanced VAG electrical/engine diagnostic fault‑finding
About Us
We are a premier independent VAG specialist and service centre with over 20 years of trusted industry experience. Known for our modern facilities, zero‑corporate‑pressure culture, and high staff retention, we handle everything from routine manufacturer‑compliant servicing to complex electrical diagnostics across Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda, and other major vehicle marques. Our workshop provides a friendly, family‑run environment free from corporate politics and high‑pressure targets.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist to join our established independent garage and service centre team in Godalming. You will carry out routine servicing, complex mechanical repairs, timing chain/belt replacements, and systematic diagnostic troubleshooting using official ODIS software across VAG platforms and general customer vehicles to high industry standards.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time‑served equivalent) with proven workshop experience on VAG platforms (Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda)
- Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
- Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card or F‑Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
Location & Commute
- Base: Godalming, Surrey (Free secure on‑site staff parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key routes including the A3, A31, and A283 corridors, offering fast daily commutes across Surrey and Hampshire
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Godalming and Milford mainline railway stations alongside regular regional bus routes
- Commutable From: Guildford, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh, Woking, Aldershot, Milford, and surrounding local areas
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