Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £30,000 – £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 (100% WEEKEND FREEDOM with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
- Perks: Free secure on-site staff parking, workplace pension scheme, friendly and supportive team culture, and long-term security in a non-corporate environment
- Training & Development: Ongoing technical development opportunities and access to high-spec diagnostic equipment across all makes and models
- Workload: Routine vehicle servicing, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, timing belts, general mechanical maintenance, and systematic electrical/engine diagnostic troubleshooting
About Us
We are a leading independent service, repair, and MOT centre. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we handle everything from routine maintenance to complex engine diagnostics across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. Our workshop is equipped with up-to-date diagnostic technology, offering a clean, friendly workspace where technicians work productively without high-pressure targets or dealer politics.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our established independent workshop team. You will carry out routine servicing, complex mechanical overhauls, systematic diagnostic fault-finding using modern equipment, and preventative maintenance across 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 garage experience
- Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
- Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card (Class 4/7) or F-Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
Location & Commute
- Base: Shrewsbury, Shropshire (Free secure on-site staff parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key arterial routes including the A49, A5, A53, and M54 corridors, offering fast daily commutes across Shropshire
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Shrewsbury mainline railway station alongside regular regional bus services
- Commutable From: Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Wem, Ellesmere, Telford, Shawbury, and surrounding local areas
How to Apply
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