At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on a variety of vehicles.
- Company: Family-run garage group with a stellar reputation and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, 30 days paid holiday, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great commute options from nearby areas.
- Why this job: Enjoy a stress-free environment with diverse work and no weekend shifts.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 qualified Vehicle Technician with a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £45,000 strong, guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to your experience)
Location: Dartford
Hours: Monday – Friday only, standard workshop hours. Strictly No Weekends!
About The Business
We are a highly successful, rapidly growing family‑run independent garage group with a massive reputation built on over 100 five-star reviews. Operating across three thriving, modern sites, we provide the rock‑solid financial stability and career progression of an established automotive group, while strictly maintaining the supportive culture of a real family business. Here, the directors know exactly who you are, your hard work as a technician or mechanic is actively recognized, and we treat our workshop team as the genuine technical experts they are.
The Perks
- Up to £45,000 Secure Basic: High basic salary package with clear annual pay reviews.
- No Weekend Work: Strict Monday to Friday schedule. Your weekends are entirely your own.
- 30 Days Paid Holiday: Generous time off (including Bank Holidays) that increases with service.
- Fully Funded Upskilling: Access to specialized, funded technical training to advance your certifications.
- Immediate Start Available: Skip long recruitment delays and settle into your new bay quickly.
- Extra Perks: Free annual MOT for your car, tool security, lucrative staff referral bonuses, and a secure pension scheme.
Why This Position Is Different
- Multi‑Site Stability, Family Feel: You get the best of both worlds—the job security of a successful 3‑site group, without losing the flexible, friendly culture of a local family garage.
- Zero Corporate Stress: We reject the exhausting, target‑driven corporate culture. We prioritize precision craftsmanship over rushing through high‑volume tasks.
- Diverse Workload: Say goodbye to single‑brand monotony. You’ll work on a massive variety of different makes and models every day, keeping your skills sharp and engaging.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, mechanical maintenance, and major component repairs on a diverse range of vehicles.
- Finding and fixing mechanical and electrical faults using modern, dealer‑level diagnostic equipment.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and executing essential compliance repairs.
- Maintaining a clean, safe workspace and collaborating with a supportive service team.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician or Mechanic (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio of experience).
- Skills: Confident with multi‑brand servicing, major component swaps (clutches, suspension, timing belts, etc.), and standard fault‑finding.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
- A current DVSA MOT Tester licence is a great advantage, but absolutely not essential.
Commutable Locations
Our Dartford depot is perfectly located for a quick daily commute that completely avoids major town traffic bottlenecks:
- Crayford & Bexleyheath: 5 mins
- Greenhithe & Swanscombe: 8 mins
- Erith & Gravesend: 10–12 mins
- Sidcup & Swanley: 15 mins
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