Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £27,500 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE + relevant tester/licence accreditations) + performance efficiency bonus
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturday mornings operated on a fair team rota basis
- 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: Routine servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs across a diverse mix of light passenger vehicles and light/heavy commercial vehicles, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, suspension work, and diagnostic fault finding
About Us
We are a well-established, highly respected independent vehicle service and repair specialist catering to both cars and commercial vehicles. Known for our versatile workshop capabilities, high standards of mechanical care, and zero-corporate-pressure culture, we pride ourselves on building long-term customer trust and providing a supportive, down-to-earth environment for our technical team.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our busy workshop crew, working across a varied fleet of light vehicles and commercial vehicles. Whether your background is primarily in cars, vans, or heavier commercial setups, you will be responsible for executing thorough inspections, scheduled servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and core mechanical repairs to high trade standards.
(Note: While an MOT Licence and/or HGV Licence are not mandatory to apply, holding either or both is considered a fantastic bonus and will directly unlock higher starting salary tiers!)
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
- Solid hands-on workshop experience working across cars, light commercials, or commercial vehicles.
- Bonus Accreditations: Active DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card and/or an HGV Licence are welcomed as a major advantage to secure top-tier salary placement (though not strictly required to apply).
- Reliable, methodical approach with strong mechanical and diagnostic capability.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Local Workshop Facility (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategically positioned with excellent regional road access, ensuring smooth daily commutes.
- Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via local transport links and bus routes.
- Commutable From: Surrounding towns, local areas, and neighboring communities.
How to Apply
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