Swanley, Kent | Monday to Friday | No Weekends | Reduced Friday Hours
Up to £45,000 basic + monthly bonus | £50,000 - £60,000 realistic OTE
Want to work on interesting cars without sacrificing your weekends?
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician with strong diagnostic skills who enjoys solving complex faults and working on specialist vehicles?
We're looking for a skilled Diagnostic Vehicle Technician to join an established independent specialist workshop in Swanley, Kent.
You'll work on a varied range of sports, performance, prestige and enthusiast vehicles, using modern OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment in a clean, well-equipped workshop.
This is an opportunity to focus on quality repairs, challenging diagnostics and doing the job properly — with a better work-life balance.
What's on offer?
- Up to £45,000 basic salary
- £50,000 realistic OTE
- Monthly performance bonus
- Monday to Friday – no weekend work
- Reduced hours on Fridays
- Specialist, sports, performance and prestige vehicles
- Modern workshop and diagnostic equipment
- Ongoing technical training and career development
- Opportunities to attend track days and performance driving events
- Free on-site parking
- Workplace pension
The role
You'll be responsible for diagnosing faults accurately and carrying out repairs to a high standard across a varied range of vehicles.
Your duties will include:
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics and complex fault finding
- Electrical, electronic and mechanical fault diagnosis
- Investigating difficult faults and identifying root causes
- Servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
- Component replacement and manufacturer-standard repairs
- Vehicle health checks and inspections
- Using OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment
- Road testing and final quality checks
- Completing accurate job cards and repair records
You'll work alongside an experienced team in a professional environment where technical ability, attention to detail and quality workmanship matter.
What we're looking for
You'll be a methodical, hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting and takes pride in producing reliable, high-quality work.
Ideally, you'll have:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician or Vehicle Mechanic
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
- A good understanding of vehicle electrics and electronics
- Experience using modern vehicle diagnostic systems
- A logical approach to fault finding and problem-solving
- Good attention to detail and a professional attitude
- A full UK driving licence
Experience with performance or prestige vehicles is an advantage, not a requirement. If you're an experienced technician with strong diagnostic skills, we'd like to hear from you.
A better working week
This role offers the chance to develop your technical skills, work on vehicles beyond routine servicing and be part of a team that values getting repairs right.
You'll also benefit from no weekend work and reduced Friday hours, giving you more time outside the workshop.
Apply today
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician or Diagnostic Technician looking for a new challenge in Swanley, Kent, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
You don't need a perfectly updated CV to get in touch. If the role sounds right for you, apply today to find out more.
£45,000 basic | £50,000 realistic OTE | No weekends | Reduced Friday hours
Interviews available now.
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