Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (tailored directly to experience)
Location: Croydon, Greater London / Surrey Border (Free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) | Strictly NO Weekend Working!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Corporate Micromanagement, Lost Weekends, and Rushed Flat-Rate Temps?
Join Croydon’s premier RAC Approved independent specialist. Established in 1973 and carrying 400+ top reviews, we consistently score 98%–100% on strict 6-weekly RAC audits—meaning we prioritize fixed-right-first-time quality, clean bays, and pride in work over high-stress volume grinding.
Ditch corporate coldness for a multi-award-winning, family-owned workspace where your technical skill is respected, your pay is secure, and your weekends are protected.
Why Technicians Choose Us (The Perks)
- £35,000 – £45,000 Base Salary: Guaranteed, top-tier basic pay based directly on your skills and capabilities.
- 100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Strictly Monday to Friday—no weekend shifts or Saturday rotas, ever!
- RAC Approved Quality & Facilities: Command a clean, modern, fully equipped bay backed by high-end diagnostic suites and top-grade tooling.
- Fully Funded Technical Training: Ongoing manufacturer and RAC-level upskilling whenever needed to keep you ahead on new vehicle tech and EVs.
- Pace Over Pressure: A supportive, family-run atmosphere that cares about safety and mechanical integrity rather than brutal flat-rate targets.
- Full Benefits Package: Company pension scheme, structured career progression, free staff parking, and a close-knit workshop team that has your back.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, inspection checks, and vehicle maintenance across a diverse mix of modern makes and models.
- Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to accurately trace and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
- Executing core repairs, including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts/chains, and steering setups.
- Completing thorough electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHC) and service documentation.
- Collaborating with a friendly front-of-house team to deliver transparent, right-first-time customer service.
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / IMI / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage experience).
- Proven hands-on workshop experience inside a professional garage or dealership setting.
- Diagnostic capability and a strong commitment to fixed-right-first-time standards.
- Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally positioned in Croydon with fast, easy road links across South London and Surrey:
- Croydon: Local
- Sutton & Wallington: 10–15 mins
- Mitcham & Thornton Heath: 10–15 mins
- Purley & Coulsdon: 15 mins
- Bromley & Beckenham: 20 mins
- Epsom & Redhill: 25 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.
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