Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic (Prestige Brand Specialist) in Brighton

Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 basic salary + up to £18,000 bonus (£57,000+ OTE)

Location: Brighton Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Flexible schedule options with strictly NO weekend rotas)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Earn Up to £57,000+ Total Package in a High-Tech Prestige Workshop

Are you an experienced automotive technician ready for a role that properly balances premium earnings, modern workshop facilities, and genuine work-life balance?

Join a leading, multi-site prestige automotive group operating from a modern, fully invested workshop in the wider Brighton area. We specialize in high-end vehicle maintenance, complex diagnostics, and manufacturer-standard repairs.

Whether you already work with prestige platforms or are a skilled technician looking to step up from a volume or independent background, we offer full brand onboarding and earnings protection guarantees to ensure you hit top income potential from day one.

Why Technicians Apply (The Package & Perks)

• £36,000 – £37,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Top-tier basic salary tier determined by your qualifications and hands-on diagnostic skill.
• Up to £18,000 Annual Bonus Potential: Highly lucrative, transparent performance bonus scheme pushing total earning potential past £57,000 per year.
• Earnings Protection Guarantee: Transitioning from another brand or independent garage? We offer initial salary guarantees while you complete your brand induction.
• 33 Days Total Paid Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays from day one.
• Zero Mandatory Weekend Shifts: Flexible weekday working patterns designed to protect your personal time.
• Fully Funded Brand Accreditation: Comprehensive factory training pathways, including official high-voltage EV/Hybrid certifications.
• Pristine Workshop Setup: Command a modern, spacious bay fitted with high-spec diagnostic suites, hydraulic lifts, and specialist tooling.
• Group Perks: NEST pension scheme, generous employee referral rewards, staff vehicle benefits, and clear routes to Senior/Master Technician level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing scheduled servicing, multi-point health checks, and routine maintenance across high-end vehicles.
• Utilizing modern diagnostic software to trace, isolate, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Executing core mechanical overhauls including brakes, steering/suspension, cambelts/chains, clutches, and drive-line components.
• Logging clear technical inspection reports and carrying out digital Vehicle Health Checks (VHCs).
• Maintaining clean-bay safety and working efficiently within a supportive team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Level 2 with strong experience evaluated).
• Proven professional background in automotive servicing, mechanical repairs, and diagnostic fault-finding.
• Main dealer or independent specialist background welcomed—we value diagnostic logic, quality control, and attention to detail.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally situated for an easy commute across East and West Sussex:

• Brighton & Hove: Local (10–15 mins)
• Lewes: 15 mins
• Worthing & Lancing: 20 mins
• Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath: 20–25 mins
• Newhaven & Shoreham-by-Sea: 20 mins

Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We understand the Sussex automotive trade is a close community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application without your explicit consent.