Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic Training Facility! (£39K–£49K Ote | Mon–Fri | No Weekends) in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 guaranteed base salary + £4,000 achievable team bonus (£39,000 – £49,000 realistic OTE)

Location: Tunbridge Wells Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00 with a full 1-hour lunch) | Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Tired of Dealership Micromanagement, Impossible Targets, and Lost Weekends?

Step out of the corporate volume grind and level up your career with a top-rated, award-winning family garage holding a 4.9-star Google rating. Operating out of a clean, modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic kit, dedicated staff rooms, and an on-site training facility, we treat our technicians like family—not unit targets.

Whether you're looking to master advanced multi-brand diagnostics or advance toward Master Tech status, we provide 1-on-1 mentorship, fully funded courses, and a supportive team environment with zero corporate pressure.

Why Technicians Choose Us (The Perks)

• £35,000 – £45,000 Base Salary: High guaranteed basic pay tailored directly to your technical experience, with scheduled annual salary reviews.
• £39k – £49k Realistic OTE: Achievable £4,000/yr (£1,000/quarter) team performance bonus based on shared workshop productivity—our team has never missed a payout!
• 100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Mon–Fri (08:00 – 17:00 with a full 1-hour lunch break)—reclaim your Saturdays and Sundays for good!
• Advanced Upskilling & On-Site Training: Access our dedicated training facility and funded courses to sharpen your diagnostic capability, EV expertise, and mechanical repair skills.
• 30 Days Paid Annual Leave: Exceptional holiday package (22 days paid leave + 8 bank holidays).
• Pristine Workshop & Gear: Clean, well-lit bays, top-tier diagnostic software, company-branded workwear, and full PPE supplied from day one.
• Prestige & Multi-Brand Variety: Escape single-brand monotony—work on an engaging mix of daily drivers, prestige German cars, and performance vehicles.
• Full Benefits Package: Employer pension scheme, Benenden Health membership (post-probation), and access to our Tool Club scheme.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspection checks, and core mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models.
• Utilizing modern diagnostic software to accurately trace, map, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Executing core repairs including brakes, suspension, timing belts/chains, clutches, and engine components.
• Maintaining clean "Right First Time" work standards to uphold our 4.9-star customer rating.
• Collaborating with a friendly, supportive front-of-house service advisor team.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven hands-on experience inside a professional workshop, dealership, or independent garage setting.
• Strong mechanical skills, logical diagnostic capability, and pride in clean, accurate work.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Ideally located in the Tunbridge Wells area with fast road links across West Kent and East Sussex:

• Royal Tunbridge Wells: Local
• Tonbridge: 10 mins
• Paddock Wood: 15 mins
• Sevenoaks & Crowborough: 20 mins
• Maidstone: 25 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.