Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (positioned directly within our standard bracket depending on hands-on experience and skill level)
- Hours: Permanent, stable weekday hours - 08:00am - 17:30pm (Guaranteed weekday schedule with STRICTLY ZERO WEEKEND SHIFTS)
- Perks: Secure company pension scheme, great employee benefits, free on-site staff parking, and a clean, spacious work environment
- Training & Development: Daily access to up-to-date diagnostic software, high-tech tooling, and modern workshop infrastructure
- Workload: Routine servicing, multi-point safety inspections, braking overhauls, general mechanical repairs, preventative prep work on retail cars, and diagnostic fault-finding
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our growing, highly regarded independent team in Stonehouse. You will carry out routine servicing, complete preventative maintenance and stock prep work across a diverse mix of vehicles, utilize modern diagnostic tools to resolve technical faults, and collaborate with a skilled team in a spacious, non-corporate setting.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / equivalent)—time-served technicians with a proven track record are strongly encouraged to apply regardless of formal certifications
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
- Active MOT Tester licence or F-Gas certification is preferred, but not required
- Reliable, self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive team-player attitude
Location & Commute
- Base: Stonehouse (Modern, clean, and spacious workshop facility with free on-site staff parking)
- Road Links: Conveniently situated right off the M5 (J13) and A419 corridors, offering fast and easy daily commutes across Gloucestershire
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Stonehouse railway station alongside local bus routes connecting to Stroud and Gloucester
- Commutable From: Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Dursley, Tetbury, Cirencester, and surrounding areas
How to Apply
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