At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform precision servicing, repairs, and advanced fault diagnostics on vehicles.
- Company: Join a respected automotive group specialising in a trusted Japanese brand.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000 - £42,000 plus realistic OTE of £55,000 with optional overtime.
- Other info: Enjoy 25 days holiday, tool security insurance, and a clear path to Master Technician.
- Why this job: Work in a pristine workshop with supportive colleagues and no mandatory weekends.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 basic salary | £55,000 realistic OTE
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: Monday – Friday, standard workshop hours. Saturdays 100% Optional & Paid as Pure Overtime!
About The Business
We are an established, highly respected automotive group representing one of the world's most trusted Japanese brands—renowned globally for legendary reliability, precision engineering, and market-leading hybrid and EV technology. Operating out of a modern, ultra-clean facility in Eastbourne, we balance the solid backing and structured training of a top-tier dealer group with a down-to-earth, supportive workshop culture that actually respects your skills.
Why Join?
- Basic Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum
- Realistic OTE: £55,000 with clean, straightforward monthly bonus structures.
- Zero Mandatory Weekends: Enjoy your weekends! Any Saturday shifts are entirely optional and paid at premium overtime rates.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays: Generous annual leave allowance.
- Master Technician Pathway: Direct, fully funded manufacturer academy training to take you to Master Tech status (including high-voltage EV/Hybrid certification).
- Pristine Workshop: Fully automated test lanes, high-end lifts, and official manufacturer diagnostic platforms.
- Extra Benefits: Tool security insurance, company pension, staff referral bonuses, and group discounts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Precision Servicing & Repairs: Performing routine maintenance, major mechanical overhauls, and health checks strictly to brand standards.
- Advanced Fault Diagnostics: Using modern manufacturer diagnostic software to isolate and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
- Quality Workmanship: Maintaining a clean "Right First Time" fix rate while hitting well-managed efficiency goals.
- Collaborative Culture: Working alongside factory-trained master technicians and supportive service advisors in a well-kept workspace.
Requirements
- Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent proven portfolio).
- Solid experience working as a mechanic or technician in a professional garage or dealership setting.
- Confident across servicing, mechanical repair, and fundamental diagnostic testing.
- Full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in East Sussex for a quick, traffic-busting drive from across the coast:
- Willingdon & Polegate: 5 mins
- Pevensey & Westham: 10 mins
- Hailsham: 15 mins
- Seaford: 15 mins
- Bexhill-on-Sea: 20 mins
- Newhaven: 22 mins
- Hastings: 30 mins
Apply Now
Ready to leave behind unachievable targets and work in a pristine workshop that pays you properly for your time? Click apply today for a confidential discussion with our leadership team. We get back to all applicants within 24 to 48 hours.
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