Vehicle Technician (£30,000–£40,000 | Monday–Friday | Family-Run Independent Garage | Peterborough)

Vehicle Technician (£30,000–£40,000 Basic | Monday–Friday | Family-Run Independent Garage | Peterborough)

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE), depending on experience and skill level.
• Hours: Monday to Friday – No Weekends! Enjoy a genuine work-life balance.
• Environment: Friendly, family-run independent garage with a welcoming, supportive team and no corporate pressures.
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), workplace pension, supplied workwear, modern workshop equipment and free on-site parking.
• Workload: Multi-brand servicing, routine maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, timing belts and chains, clutch replacements, brake and suspension repairs, and general mechanical work.

About Us

We are a well-established, family-run independent garage based in the Peterborough area, known for providing honest workmanship, excellent customer service and high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs.

As a close-knit business, we believe in looking after our employees just as much as our customers. We offer a friendly, down-to-earth working environment where technicians are valued, supported and given the opportunity to take pride in their work.

Unlike large corporate dealerships, we offer a more personal approach, a varied workload and a genuine appreciation for the skills our technicians bring to the business.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our friendly and growing workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who wants to move away from the pressures of a main dealership or an overly corporate environment and join a family-run independent garage where quality of workmanship comes first.

You will be working on a varied range of makes and models, carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs. We are looking for someone who can work confidently both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.

With a Monday-to-Friday working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role offers the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career without sacrificing your personal time.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Essential).
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician within an independent garage or dealership environment.
• Confident carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs across a variety of makes and models.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Able to work independently, manage workload effectively and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Reliable, hardworking and a genuine team player with a positive attitude.
• MOT Testing Licence (Class 4) – Advantageous but not essential. Technicians without an MOT licence are still very welcome to apply.
• Full UK driving licence.

Location & Commute

• Base: Peterborough area.
• Road Links: Excellent access to the A1(M), A47, A15 and A605.
• Public Transport: Accessible from Peterborough railway station and surrounding local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Stamford, Whittlesey, March, Spalding, Yaxley, Chatteris, Bourne and surrounding Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire areas.
• Parking: Free on-site parking available.

How to Apply

Looking for a new opportunity where you're more than just a number?

If you're a qualified Level 3 Vehicle Technician looking to join a friendly, family-run independent garage offering a competitive £30k–£40k salary, Monday-to-Friday working hours and a genuinely supportive working environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether you hold an MOT licence or are purely mechanically qualified, we want to hear from you.

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