Pay & Benefits
Guaranteed Basic Pay:
£35,000 basic salary per annum Achievable Earnings:
£42,000 OTE with a transparent, clear productivity bonus structure Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday primary hours, plus manageable Saturday mornings on a rotating basis Advanced Training:
Fully funded, official manufacturer
EV/Hybrid high-voltage training
and multi-brand technical development Financial Protection:
Enrolment in company pension scheme, employee sick pay scheme, and aftersales/vehicle discounts On-Site Amenities:
Modern, well-equipped workshop floor with clean facilities, personal protective equipment provided, and free secure staff parking About Us
We are a premier, family-run multi-brand automotive group with a 40-year legacy of excellence across Kent and the Medway Towns. Operating out of our Gillingham workshop, we combine main-dealer technology and training with a supportive, close-knit team culture managed by long-standing leaders who know every technician by name. We focus on proper workmanship, long-term employee retention, and genuine professional respect. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff stay long-term. Role Overview & Responsibilities
Multi-Brand Maintenance:
Execute scheduled servicing, multi-point vehicle health checks (VHC), and light repairs across a varied range of modern passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Precision Diagnostics:
Utilize modern diagnostic systems to read fault codes, run service resets, and troubleshoot electronic systems. Core Mechanical Repairs:
Replace worn braking components, steering parts, suspension units, tyres, and fluid assemblies. High Standards:
Work collaboratively with workshop controllers to maintain prompt completion times and high first-time fix rates. Requirements
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or recognized time-served equivalent). Skill Set:
Solid background in general vehicle servicing, inspection routine, and basic diagnostic fault-finding. Mindset:
Enthusiastic team player with a desire to build expertise in modern EV and hybrid powertrains. Essentials:
Full UK driving licence & own hand tool setup. Location & Commute
Base:
Gillingham, Medway area with free secure on-site parking. Road Links:
Prime location with fast access right off the A2, M2 (Junction 4), and A278 link roads. Commutable From:
Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Gravesend, and Isle of Sheppey. How to Apply
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