At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair performance vehicles with a focus on quality and advanced diagnostics.
- Company: Join a leading independent workshop in Swanley, Kent, specialising in sports and performance cars.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 plus bonuses, enjoy reduced hours on Fridays, and no weekend work.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training, career progression, and attending exciting track days.
- Why this job: Work in a supportive environment where quality comes first and technical challenges await.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Location: Swanley, Kent
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + monthly performance bonus (£50,000 OTE)
Hours: Monday to Friday | Reduced hours on Fridays | No weekends
Quality Diagnostics. Specialist Vehicles. No Flat-Rate Pressure.
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking for a better working environment? Would you prefer to spend your time diagnosing faults properly and carrying out quality repairs, rather than working under constant flat-rate or productivity pressure?
We are looking for an experienced Diagnostic Vehicle Technician to join an established independent specialist workshop in Swanley, Kent. You’ll work on a range of performance, sports, prestige and enthusiast vehicles in a clean, professional and well-equipped workshop. This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys advanced diagnostics, complex fault-finding and high-quality mechanical and electrical repairs.
What’s on offer?
- Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- £50,000 realistic OTE
- Monthly performance-related bonus
- Monday to Friday – no weekends
- Reduced hours on Fridays
- No flat-rate productivity pressure
- Modern, clean and organised specialist workshop
- OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment
- Free on-site parking
- Workplace pension
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunities to attend track days and performance driving events
The Role
As a Diagnostic Vehicle Technician, you will diagnose, maintain and repair a range of specialist vehicles, with a strong focus on accurate fault-finding and quality workmanship. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance
- Mechanical repairs and component replacement
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
- Using OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment
- Investigating complex vehicle faults and identifying root causes
- Carrying out vehicle health checks and inspections
- Road testing vehicles where required
- Completing final quality checks before vehicle handover
- Following manufacturer repair procedures and technical standards
- Maintaining accurate job cards and repair records
- Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised
- Sharing technical knowledge and supporting colleagues when required
About You
You’ll be an experienced technician who takes pride in doing the job properly and enjoys solving difficult technical problems. Ideally, you will have:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician, Workshop Technician, Vehicle Mechanic or Car Mechanic
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Experience using modern vehicle diagnostic systems
- A good understanding of vehicle electronics and modern automotive technology
- Excellent attention to detail
- A professional approach and pride in your workmanship
- A full UK driving licence
Experience with performance cars, prestige vehicles or specialist vehicles would be advantageous, but is not essential.
A Better Environment for Experienced Technicians
If you're currently working in a high-volume workshop and tired of:
- Constant productivity targets
- Flat-rate working
- Rushing diagnostic work
- Being pressured to get vehicles out of the workshop
- Working weekends
- Repetitive servicing and routine repairs
this could be a refreshing change. Here, quality comes first. You'll have the time, equipment and support to diagnose vehicles properly and complete repairs to a high standard. It's a role suited to a technician who enjoys technical challenges, specialist vehicles and taking genuine pride in their work.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician, Workshop Technician, Vehicle Mechanic or Car Mechanic looking for a Monday-to-Friday opportunity in Swanley, Kent, we'd like to hear from you. Interviews are available for suitable candidates.
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