Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £40,000 basic per annum
- Bonus: Easy, uncapped monthly bonus scheme (£1,000 per month / £12,000 per year)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Early 7:00 AM start | Finish early at 4:30 PM | NO WEEKENDS)
- Perks: Company pension scheme, tool insurance cover, employee discounts, internal performance incentives, free secure on-site parking
- Training & Development: Full official VAG manufacturer training pathways plus Hybrid & EV certifications
- Workload: Advanced electronic diagnostic fault-finding, complex mechanical repairs, ECU troubleshooting, system testing, routine servicing, and MOT prep
About Us
We are a premier, family-owned automotive group that has been a leading presence across Kent and Sussex for over 25 years. Across our commercial vehicle centers, our hands-on leadership team maintains a genuine "One Team" ethos where staff are supported like family. We invest heavily in our workforce, providing clear mentorship and official manufacturer diagnostic training to help technicians elevate their careers in a stress-free environment.
Role Overview
Seeking a Diagnostic Technician / Van Specialist Mechanic to join our busy Sittingbourne commercial vehicle team. You will lead high-level electronic fault-finding, system diagnostics, complex mechanical repairs, and hybrid/EV troubleshooting on light commercial vehicles while enjoying an early 4:30 PM finish every day.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or strong time-served diagnostic experience).
- Proven diagnostic ability in electronic troubleshooting, fault-finding, and complex mechanical repairs.
- Positive attitude and a strong hunger to continue upskilling with advanced manufacturer certifications.
- Full UK driving licence & own tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Sittingbourne area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by the A2, A249, and M2, offering fast commutes across North and Mid Kent.
- Public Transport: Close proximity to Sittingbourne mainline station and local bus corridors.
- Commutable From: Sittingbourne, Faversham, Isle of Sheppey, Rainham, Gillingham, Maidstone, and Chatham.
How to Apply
Ready to step into a high-earning Diagnostic Technician role in Sittingbourne with an early 4:30 PM finish, £40k basic, £12k easy bonus, and zero weekends? Click Apply Now with your updated CV. We contact qualified candidates within 24 hours for a 100% confidential discussion.
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