Vehicle Technician (£32,500–£40,000 | Monday–Friday | Independent Garage | Coventry)

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £32,500 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE), depending on experience and technical ability.
• Hours: Monday to Friday – No Weekends! Enjoy a genuine work-life balance.
• Work Environment: Established independent garage offering a friendly, professional and supportive working environment.
• Benefits: Workplace pension, paid annual leave, supplied workwear and free on-site parking (where applicable).
• Workshop: Well-equipped workshop with modern diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Workload: Multi-brand servicing, routine maintenance, advanced diagnostics, electrical fault finding, timing belts and chains, clutch replacements, brake and suspension overhauls, and general mechanical repairs.

About Us

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent garage based in Coventry, looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join its busy and growing workshop team.

With a reputation for quality workmanship, honest advice and excellent customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values its technicians and takes pride in doing things properly.

Unlike larger corporate dealership environments, this independent garage offers a more personal and down-to-earth approach, with a varied workload and an emphasis on quality rather than unnecessary pressure.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Vehicle Technician with a minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in the motor trade to join our client's workshop in Coventry.

This position would suit a confident, capable technician who can hit the ground running, work independently and take responsibility for completing repairs to a high standard.

You will be working on a varied range of makes and models, carrying out everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to complex diagnostics and mechanical repairs.

We are looking for someone with strong all-round mechanical knowledge, excellent fault-finding abilities and a genuine passion for the motor trade.

With a competitive salary of £32,500–£40,000 basic and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking for a stable role without weekend commitments.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Vehicle Technician within the motor trade (Essential).
• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent time-served experience.
• Strong all-round mechanical knowledge across a variety of makes and models.
• Confident carrying out diagnostics, fault finding, servicing and complex mechanical repairs.
• Experience with timing belts, clutches, brakes, suspension and general engine repairs.
• Able to work independently, manage workload effectively and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to delivering quality repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Location & Commute

• Base: Coventry, West Midlands.
• Road Links: Excellent access to the A45, A46, A444 and M6.
• Motorway Access: Conveniently positioned for commuters travelling from across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
• Commutable From: Rugby, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Hinckley and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

Ready for a new opportunity where your experience is genuinely valued?

If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician with at least 5 years in the trade and are looking for a competitive salary, a varied mechanical workload and, most importantly, Monday to Friday working with absolutely no weekends, we'd love to hear from you!

Offering £32,500–£40,000 basic, this is a great opportunity to join an established independent garage in Coventry.

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