Pay & Benefits
Salary:
£35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level) Hours:
40-hour working week with genuine schedule flexibility to suit your lifestyle (no weekends but optional for overtime) Perks:
Free secure on-site staff parking, workplace pension scheme, supportive group culture with sister company networks, and long-term security in an established service centre Training & Development:
Ongoing technical development opportunities across all makes and models with direct support from an interconnected automotive group Workload:
Routine vehicle servicing, interim and full inspections, brake and disc replacements, timing belt changes, air conditioning regas, diagnostics, and general mechanical repairs About Us
Based in Reading, we are a trusted independent MOT, servicing, and repair specialist backed by a supportive wider network of sister companies. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we deliver honest customer care, top-tier engineering, and comprehensive automotive solutions across all makes and models. Our workshop offers a great team environment where technicians work collaboratively and enjoy genuine schedule flexibility. Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our friendly, collaborative workshop team in Reading. Working a flexible 40-hour week, you will carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, brake overhauls, timing belt replacements, and systematic diagnostic fault-finding using modern equipment across customer vehicles to high industry standards. Requirements
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with a proven track record in a professional workshop setting Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card or F-Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential Full UK driving licence & own hand tools Location & Commute
Base:
Reading, Berkshire (Free secure on-site staff parking) Road Links:
Strategic position directly served by key arterial routes including the A33, A4, and M4 (J10/J11/J12) corridors, offering fast daily commutes across Berkshire and Oxfordshire Public Transport:
Excellent connections via Reading mainline railway station alongside regular regional bus routes Commutable From:
Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Newbury, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Basingstoke, and surrounding local areas How to Apply
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