Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £27,500 – £37,500 basic per annum (DOE) + performance efficiency bonus
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule | Strictly 100% No Weekends!
- Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension scheme, modern diagnostic equipment, trade parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
- Workload: Multi-brand scheduled servicing, diagnostic fault finding, timing belts/chains, clutch & gearbox replacements, brake and suspension overhauls, MOT preparation, and general mechanical repairs
About Us
We are a well-established, highly rated independent garage operating in the Leicester area. Built on honest mechanical workmanship, loyal repeat customers, and a zero-corporate-pressure culture, we operate from a clean, well-equipped workshop. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, down-to-earth environment where confident technicians are trusted to get on with the job and enjoy true work-life balance.
Role Overview
Seeking a confident, self-sufficient Vehicle Technician with at least 3 years of hands-on workshop experience to join our busy crew. Working standard Monday to Friday hours with zero weekend commitments, you will be responsible for executing thorough vehicle inspections, manufacturer-standard servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and core mechanical repairs across a varied mix of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
- 3+ years of hands-on workshop experience across varied makes and models, confident working independently with high first-time fix standards.
- Valid DVSA Class 4 MOT Tester Smart Card is advantageous (unlocking top-tier salary placement), though not essential.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Leicester Area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategically positioned with rapid access via the M1 (Junctions 21 & 21A), M69, A46, A6, and A50, offering smooth daily commutes across Leicestershire.
- Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Leicester mainline railway station and local bus routes.
- Commutable From: Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Oadby, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville.
How to Apply
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