Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic salary (Uncapped monthly bonus adding £300–£600/month | OTE £42,000+)
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Area (Free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) + Fair Saturday Rota
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
We are a premier, highly respected automotive dealership group in Kent combining global manufacturer strength with a supportive, family-run culture. Operating state-of-the-art facilities equipped with modern diagnostic software and dedicated tooling, we deliver main-dealer professional standards while treating our technicians with genuine personal respect. Known for our commitment to quality, staff development, and technical excellence, we provide a stable, long-term environment where your hard work is recognised and rewarded.
Why Join Us? (The Perks)
- £30,000 – £40,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Fully open and negotiable depending directly on your current experience level.
- Uncapped Monthly Bonus: Performance-based monthly bonus scheme (typically adding an extra £300 – £600 per month).
- Balanced Schedule with Fair Rota: Standard Monday to Friday working week alongside a fair Saturday morning rota.
- Multi-Brand & Academy Training: Extensive multi-brand technical development alongside official, fully funded manufacturer training pathways.
- EV & Hybrid Certification: Advanced High-Voltage Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid training courses provided to future-proof your technical skill set.
- Senior Mentorship: Learn advanced diagnostic logic and complex repairs side-by-side with experienced Master Technician mentors.
- Great Extra Perks: Premium tool insurance scheme, generous staff vehicle/parts discounts, secure company pension, and internal performance incentives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Skill Building: Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance, precision servicing, and light mechanical repairs across multi-brand fleets.
- Safety & Compliance: Performing multi-point health checks, comprehensive MOT preparation work, and standard component replacements (brakes, suspension, exhausts).
- Quality Control: Road-testing vehicles to ensure right-first-time main dealer safety and quality standards.
- Specialist Learning: Gaining extensive hands-on experience with modern diagnostic suites, software updates, and high-voltage hybrid/EV systems.
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with senior master technician mentors and a professional service team to keep workshop bays flowing efficiently.
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualifications).
- 1+ years of professional experience as a Vehicle Technician, Junior Mechanic, or Fast-Fit Professional.
- Confident with the fundamentals—basic servicing, brakes, suspension, and light mechanical work.
- A reliable, detail-focused individual with a massive hunger to learn multi-brand platforms and progress into a higher-tier technician.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Royal Tunbridge Wells with quick, straightforward access across West Kent and East Sussex:
- Royal Tunbridge Wells: Local
- Tonbridge: 10 mins
- Southborough & Pembury: 8 mins
- Crowborough: 15 mins
- Sevenoaks: 20 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. Your identity and current employment details will remain entirely confidential throughout the initial process; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
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