At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, inspections, and repairs in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join a respected independent service specialist in Stonehouse.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, stable hours, and great employee perks.
- Other info: Work-life balance with no weekend shifts and a clean, spacious workspace.
- Why this job: Escape corporate pressure and work in a supportive, technician-first environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Vehicle Technician and a valid UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Tired of the unpredictable, high-pressure dealership grind where you are only as good as your last weekly target? It is time to secure a stable, long-term role where your technical skills are actually respected.
We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our growing, highly regarded independent team in Stonehouse. We specialize in high-quality vehicle servicing and premium retail stock preparation, offering a modern, clean, and spacious workshop. If you want a secure, permanent role with the high-tech tooling of a main dealer but the supportive, non-corporate atmosphere of a trusted local specialist, this is your next step.
The Rewards
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Positioned directly within our standard bracket depending on hands-on experience and skill level).
- Schedule: Permanent, stable weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts required—enjoy a true work-life balance.
- True Job Security: Join a highly stable, trusted regional business with an excellent local reputation and a massive rolling inventory of retail cars.
- Modern Setup: Daily access to up-to-date diagnostic software, high-tech tooling, and modern workshop infrastructure.
- Perks & Environment: Secure company pension scheme, great employee benefits, free on-site parking, and a clean, spacious work environment.
About Us
Based in Stonehouse, we are a premier independent service and sales specialist known for delivering excellent workmanship and honest customer care. We reject the rigid corporate politics and high-pressure targets of main dealerships. Instead, we have built a technician-first environment where engineering quality is valued over rushing cars through the bays, giving you a massive variety of premium passenger vehicles to keep your day fresh and engaging.
Your Role
As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Stonehouse workshop, you will:
- Carry out routine vehicle servicing, multi-point safety inspections, braking overhauls, and general mechanical repairs.
- Complete thorough, bumper-to-bumper preventative maintenance and preparation to ensure all retail vehicles meet our strict standards before handover.
- Use modern diagnostic tools and software to systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
- Maintain clean, methodical, and high-quality "first-time fix" standards across a highly diverse mix of vehicle makes and models.
- Collaborate closely with a skilled team of motor mechanics to maintain a safe, smooth, and friendly workshop flow.
What You Need
- Qualifications & Experience: Proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Service Technician in a professional garage setting with strong general repair and diagnostic knowledge. Time-served technicians are highly considered alongside formal qualifications. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
- Licensing: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
- Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and diagnostic tasks effectively.
- Key Strengths: A reliable, self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive team-player attitude.
Location & Search Reach
Based in Stonehouse, our modern facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Dursley, Tetbury, Cirencester, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.
Ready to step away from rigid corporate targets, protect your weekends, and build a stable career with a premium independent specialist? Click Apply to submit your application. We review all profiles and respond within 48 hours!
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