At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform high-quality servicing and maintenance on luxury vehicles like Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover.
- Company: Premier independent workshop in Harpenden with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to £36k salary, all bank holidays off, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Easy commute from nearby towns with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Escape corporate pressure and work on prestigious brands in a modern environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and experience as a Service Technician.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Fed up with relentless dealership targets, corporate box-ticking, and stressful bonus chasing? Step into a premier independent workshop in Harpenden that focuses on precision servicing, multi-point inspections, and routine maintenance for top-tier VAG, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover marques!
About Us
We offer a refreshing, high-quality alternative to the high-pressure corporate main-dealer environment. Based in a modern, clean, and fully equipped facility in Harpenden, our premier independent workshop specialises in high-spec prestige brands including Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, and JLR. We trade aggressive targets for thorough, high-standard maintenance work, offering ongoing funded training to expand your technical knowledge and a supportive workplace culture built on mutual respect.
What is in it for you:
- Salary: Up to £36,000 per year (reliably based on your actual hands-on experience)
- Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm - 1 Saturday morning a month
- Perks: All Bank Holidays off as an additional paid holiday, fully funded technical training, daily exposure to prestige German, VAG, Porsche, and JLR models, and a modern, clean bay environment
What you will be doing:
- Executing A & B manufacturer-standard servicing, oil changes, cabin/engine filter replacements, and fluid flushes across VAG, Porsche, and JLR vehicles
- Carrying out comprehensive multi-point vehicle health checks (VHCs), safety inspections, and pre-MOT preparation checks
- Performing routine wear-and-tear mechanical maintenance, including brake pads, discs, shocks, suspension bushings, and tyres
- Utilising diagnostic reset tools for service interval resets, software updates, and basic fault-code scanning
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- Proven track record as a Service Mechanic/Technician
- Keen attention to detail
- A valid UK Driving Licence (experience with VAG, Porsche, or JLR brands is a great plus!)
Commutable Locations: This role is based in Harpenden, making it an easy commute from St Albans, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, and Hitchin.
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