At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform routine servicing and repairs while learning advanced diagnostics.
- Company: Respected automotive group with a supportive, friendly team atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, no weekend work, and generous staff discounts.
- Other info: Fast-track mentorship and fully funded training at the manufacturer academy.
- Why this job: Join a professional environment and specialise in modern German automotive technology.
- Qualifications: 2 years of experience and Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 secure basic salary + productivity bonuses (£45,000 realistic OTE)
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hours: Monday – Friday only, standard workshop hours. Absolutely Zero Weekends!
About The Business
We are a highly respected, long-established automotive group proudly serving motorists across Kent and Sussex for over 20 years. We combine the advanced technology and global strength of world-leading manufacturer brands with the supportive, friendly atmosphere of a tight-knit team. We completely reject the high-pressure fast-fit grind. We offer junior and improving technicians or mechanics the ideal stepping stone into a professional environment where you are treated as a valued expert, offering a clear runway to build a long-term, high-earning career at the forefront of modern German automotive technology.
The Perks
- £28k – £35k Base + £45k OTE: Locked-in basic salary paired with an accessible, high-earning productivity bonus structure.
- No Weekend Work: Clean Monday to Friday schedule only. Your Saturdays and Sundays are 100% your own.
- Fast-Track Mentorship: Work daily alongside Senior and Master Technicians who will actively support and train you.
- Elite VAG Training: Fully funded pathways at the manufacturer training academy covering advanced diagnostics and Hybrid/EV certifications.
- Modern Workshop: Command a clean, beautifully equipped bay stocked with the latest specialist tooling.
- Group Discounts: Generous staff and family perks on vehicle purchases, parts, servicing, and MOTs.
Why This Position Is Different
- Step Up from Fast-Fit: Say goodbye to doing nothing but tyres, exhausts, and rapid-fire oil changes. Move into a professional main dealer setting where craftsmanship is valued.
- Manufacturer-Backed Specialism: Refine your skills and become a certified VAG technician or mechanic (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Škoda) through fully funded, structured factory training.
- Learn Leading-Edge Tech: Stay ahead of the industry curve with direct access to advanced training covering the latest alternative-fuel, hybrid, and electrical vehicle systems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, brake replacements, suspension work, and fundamental mechanical repairs to clean manufacturer standards.
- Assisting senior workshop members with advanced diagnostic routines and specialized VAG platform software.
- Completing repairs right the first time while keeping a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment.
- Actively engaging with the manufacturer academy to level up your credentials, skills, and future basic salary.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic inside a workshop, independent garage, or fast-fit center.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Skills: Confident with fundamental mechanical repairs, routine servicing, and a strong desire to learn advanced vehicle diagnostics. Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Our modern facility in Tunbridge Wells is ideally situated for a quick, hassle-free daily commute from across the West Kent and East Sussex borders:
- Southborough: 5 mins
- Tonbridge & Hildenborough: 10 mins
- Crowborough: 15 mins
- Paddock Wood: 15 mins
- Sevenoaks: 20 mins
- Wadhurst & Heathfield: 20 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and discretion is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with total privacy; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
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