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, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (STRICTLY ZERO WEEKENDS—enjoy a permanent fixed weekday schedule!)
- Perks: Free secure on-site staff parking, secure company pension scheme, clear progression pathways, and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere in an award-winning workshop
- Training & Development: Manufacturer-specific training pathways and ongoing technical skills support to future-proof your career
- Workload: Vehicle diagnostics, routine servicing, safety health inspections, general mechanical repairs, MOT inspections (if qualified), and digital service record tracking
About Us
Located in Fishponds, Bristol (BS5), we are a premier independent automotive service and repair specialist known for high-quality workmanship, precision diagnostics, and honest local customer care. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and outstanding customer reviews, we reject high-pressure dealer politics in favor of a technician-first environment where quality repairs, safety, and employee development come first.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy workshop team in Fishponds, Bristol. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections, systematic fault-finding using modern diagnostic tools and scanners, and general mechanical repairs across a wide variety of customer vehicles to high industry standards.
Requirements
- NVQ / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with a minimum of 1 year hands-on workshop experience
- 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: Fishponds, Bristol, BS5 (Free secure on-site staff parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by the A432, A420, and M32 (J2), offering fast commutes across Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Somerset
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Stapleton Road and Bristol Parkway stations alongside regular regional bus routes
- Commutable From: Kingswood, Downend, Yate, Filton, Longwell Green, Keynsham, Bath, and surrounding local areas
How to Apply
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