Looking to step away from main-dealer targets and bring your hands-on skills to a busy independent workshop in Northampton?
A well-established, family-run service center in Northampton is recruiting a capable Vehicle Technician to join their experienced repair team. Known locally for straightforward customer service and handling a diverse range of vehicle makes and models, this garage offers a supportive, steady environment where practical mechanical skill is genuinely valued.
What's Included in the Package?
- Salary Range: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + team performance incentive (An active MOT Tester licence is a great bonus and pushes your starting rate to the top end of the band!)
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule (alongside Saturdays on a balanced rota)
- Paid Time Off: 20 days paid annual leave + all statutory bank holidays
- Financial Protection: Workplace pension plan included
- Workplace Benefits: Free on-site parking, modern diagnostic equipment, staff discounts on auto parts, and supplied workwear
- Garage Culture: Friendly, collaborative workshop environment with realistic daily repair targets
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform core mechanical repairs, including timing chains/belts, clutch kits, engine overhauls, and gearbox replacements
- Use multi-brand diagnostic tools to isolate and repair mechanical and electrical faults accurately
- Complete routine servicing, safety inspections, brake/suspension overhauls, and pre-MOT health checks
- Write clear technical notes on job sheets and update front-desk staff on job timelines
- Keep working bays tidy, organized, and compliant with standard health and safety guidelines
What We Need From You
- Technical Experience: Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical work and diagnostic fault-finding
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background)
- MOT Status: MOT Smart Card / active MOT Tester licence is preferred (with higher pay potential), but not essential to apply
- Mindset: Practical, detail-oriented technician focused on clean workmanship and right-first-time fixes
- Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence
Surrounding Commutable Locations -
Situated centrally in Northampton, with straightforward travel links from:
- Daventry & Towcester
- Wellingborough & Rushden
- Kettering & Market Harborough
- Milton Keynes & Olney
100% Candidate Confidentiality Guaranteed: We understand the local trade network. Your application is kept strictly confidential—we will never contact your present employer without your explicit consent.
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