Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)
Location: Brighton Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday only (08:00 – 17:00) | Strictly NO Weekends!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Based right in the heart of Brighton, we are a thriving independent garage known for exceptional customer loyalty, honest service, and a brilliant workshop culture. We operate like a real family business with a supportive, down-to-earth owner who treats staff with genuine respect. We completely reject high-pressure micromanagement, flat-rate traps, and frantic quotas, opting instead for a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a clean, high-spec facility where quality craftsmanship always comes first.
Why Join?
- £38,000 – £42,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary (with regular pay reviews)
- 100% Weekend-Free (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00)
- Workshop Access for Personal Cars (use ramps and equipment for your own projects)
- Realistic Pace & Workloads (no flat-rate target pressure or unrealistic time caps)
- Healthcare Scheme (company-supported coverage for you and your family)
- Fully Funded Technical Training & Diagnostic Development
- 28 Days Paid Holiday (20 Days + Bank Holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free On-Site Parking
- Relaxed, Down-to-Earth Work Environment
- Be Part of a Family-Run Business that genuinely cares about its staff
- Enjoy Job Security—many team members stay for years
Why This Position Is Different
- Escape Main-Dealer Targets: Step away from corporate flag-rate pressures and focus on proper, right-first-time mechanical craftsmanship.
- Reclaim Your Personal Time: Enjoy a clean Monday to Friday schedule with zero weekend shifts and full access to workshop ramps for your own vehicle projects.
- Zero Corporate Micromanagement: Work directly with a supportive owner who values quality work, honesty, and a calm, friendly workshop environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, health checks, and scheduled maintenance across various vehicle makes and models.
- Executing core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and engine components.
- Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic tools to identify, isolate, and repair mechanical and electronic faults.
- Supporting MOT prep and carrying out post-test repair work as required.
- Maintaining clean bay standards, accurate job cards, and strict workshop health & safety protocols.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
- Proven experience working inside an independent garage or fast-fit/dealership environment.
- Confident with routine diagnostics, servicing, and core mechanical overhauls.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Brighton, perfectly positioned to avoid major town traffic bottlenecks:
- Hove: 5 mins
- Southwick & Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
- Lewes: 15 mins
- Worthing: 25 mins
- Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath: 25 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Brighton trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
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