Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE), depending on experience and technical ability.
- Hours: Monday to Friday – weekends are not part of the standard working week.
- Overtime: Optional weekend overtime available for those looking to increase their earnings.
- Pay Structure: Guaranteed basic salary with no bonus targets or performance-related pay.
- Work Environment: Established independent garage offering a professional and supportive working environment.
- Workshop: Well-equipped workshop with modern diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Workload: Multi-brand servicing, advanced diagnostics, engine repairs and rebuilds, timing belts and chains, clutch and gearbox replacements, brake and suspension repairs and general mechanical work.
About Us
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent garage based in Stafford, looking for an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join its busy workshop team.
The business prides itself on quality workmanship, honest customer service and maintaining high standards across all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair.
As an independent garage, the focus is on getting the job done properly, with a varied workload and an emphasis on technical ability rather than corporate targets.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who wants to join an established business, earn a competitive basic salary and enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the motor trade to join our client's independent garage in Stafford.
This position would suit a confident, technically capable technician who is comfortable tackling all aspects of mechanical work, particularly engine-related repairs.
You will be working across a varied range of makes and models, carrying out everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to complex diagnostics, engine repairs and component replacements.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong engine knowledge and are confident diagnosing and resolving more involved mechanical faults.
A valid MOT Testing Licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
With a salary of £35,000–£45,000, no bonus targets and optional weekend overtime available, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician looking for guaranteed earnings and flexibility.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Essential).
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Vehicle Technician within the motor trade (Essential).
- Strong all-round mechanical knowledge across a variety of makes and models.
- Confident with engine work, including engine repairs, timing components and more complex mechanical jobs.
- Good diagnostic and electrical fault-finding abilities.
- Experience with clutches, gearboxes, brakes, suspension and general mechanical repairs.
- Able to work independently, diagnose faults accurately and complete repairs to a high standard.
- Valid DVSA Class 4 MOT Testing Licence – Advantageous but not essential.
- Reliable, hardworking and committed to delivering quality workmanship.
- Full UK driving licence.
Location & Commute
- Base: Stafford, Staffordshire.
- Road Links: Excellent access to the M6, A34, A518 and A449.
- Motorway Access: Conveniently positioned for commuters travelling across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
- Commutable From: Stoke-on-Trent, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Telford, Stone, Rugeley, Penkridge, Newport and surrounding areas.
How to Apply
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a better opportunity?
If you're a qualified Level 3 Technician with at least 5 years' experience and are particularly confident with engine work and complex mechanical repairs, we'd love to hear from you!
Offering:
- £35,000–£45,000 salary.
- Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
- Optional weekend overtime if you want to earn extra.
- No bonus targets or performance-related pay.
- MOT licence advantageous but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established independent garage in Stafford where your experience and technical ability are genuinely valued.
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