We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist to join our premier independent workshop team in Guildford. Moving away from rigid corporate dealer targets, we offer a market-leading £40,000–£50,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (strictly zero weekends), lucrative optional overtime, and direct access to genuine factory-level online diagnostic software.
The Rewards
- Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year basic (Positioned at the top of the market based on specialist VAG experience and technical capability).
- Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30—enjoy complete weekend freedom with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
- Lucrative Overtime: Highly rewarding, completely optional overtime pathways available to significantly boost your overall annual earnings.
- Perks & Environment: Clean, spacious, modern workshop equipped with genuine VAG online factory tooling, paid holidays, secure company pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, and premium workwear provided.
About Us
Located in Guildford, we are a trusted independent specialist dedicated exclusively to the servicing, diagnostics, and performance optimization of Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda vehicles. With over 25 years of specialized expertise, we combine factory-level diagnostic capabilities with a passion-driven workshop culture that rejects high-volume dealership pressure in favor of mechanical precision, quality control, and technical excellence.
Your Role
As a vital Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist in our Guildford workshop, you will:
- Perform specialized routine servicing, timing chains, cambelts, and preventative maintenance strictly to manufacturer guidelines.
- Utilize factory-level online diagnostic systems to systematically troubleshoot, isolate, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults.
- Execute major mechanical repairs, including advanced braking overhauls, custom suspension setups, clutches, gearboxes, and drivetrain maintenance.
- Support performance tuning projects and remapping work as part of an authorized performance specialist technical team.
What You Need
- Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 (or time-served equivalent) with strong, proven hands-on experience on VAG group platforms (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda). F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
- Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential for road testing vehicles. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
- Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools for daily workshop repair tasks. Superior diagnostic troubleshooting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for VAG engineering.
Location & Search Reach
Situated in Guildford, our modern specialist facility offers an easy, straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Woking, Aldershot, Farnham, Godalming, Cranleigh, Leatherhead, Bracknell, Camberley, and surrounding Surrey and Hampshire areas.
Ready to step away from repetitive dealer targets and elevate your technical career with a premier independent VAG specialist?
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