At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform routine servicing and repairs on cutting-edge vehicles while mastering hybrid technology.
- Company: Established automotive dealer group with a supportive, local team culture.
- Benefits: Up to £32,000 salary, performance bonuses, healthcare perks, and funded training.
- Other info: Enjoy a clean, modern workshop environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Build a rewarding career as a high-earning hybrid specialist with structured mentorship.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £32,000 basic salary | £42,000 OTE (£400-£1,000 monthly bonus)
Location: Uckfield (Clean, modern franchise dealership with free parking)
Hours: Monday - Friday schedule + Saturdays on a fair rotating team rota
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Established in the late 1950s, our trusted automotive dealer group combines the global strength and innovation of a world-leading manufacturer brand - globally renowned for pioneering hybrid technology with the friendly, supportive culture of a tight-knit local team. We actively invest in the next generation of automotive talent, offering top-tier workshop facilities, state-of-the-art tools, and clear, fully funded paths to elite career advancement.
Why Join?
- Up to £32,000 Base Salary: Solid starting basic pay fully tailored to your current experience.
- £42,000 Achievable OTE: Realistic performance-based monthly bonuses (£400 to £1,000/month).
- Manufacturer Academy Training: All-expenses-paid access to brand academy courses to fast-track you to Master/Diagnostic Tech status.
- Fully Funded MOT License: Complete financial backing and mentorship to gain your official DVSA MOT Testing License.
- Generous Perks: Healthcare cash plan, extra paid day off for your Birthday, service-based holiday rewards, and employee car scheme eligibility.
- Employee Savings: Free staff MOTs, discounted vehicle servicing/parts, retail vouchers, and a secure company pension.
Why This Position Is Different
- Beyond Basic Servicing: Move past dead-end component swapping and build a "forever career" as a high-earning hybrid and diagnostic specialist.
- Structured Mentorship: Work alongside experienced senior technicians to master complex electrical systems and hybrid fault-finding.
- Promote From Within: Benefit from a group that actively rewards ambition and invests in long-term staff development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, multi-point health checks, and maintenance on cutting-edge manufacturer vehicles.
- Executing core mechanical repairs across brakes, suspension, steering, and general components to main-dealer standards.
- Working with senior diagnostic mentors to master hybrid technology and complex fault-tracing.
- Attending all-expenses-paid manufacturer academy courses to achieve higher brand certifications.
- Maintaining clean, accurate service records and option to participate in mentoring junior apprentices.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent portfolio).
- Proven experience as a workshop technician/mechanic with solid core repair fundamentals and a strong desire to learn.
- Ambitious mindset with a drive to advance to Master or Diagnostic Technician level.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Uckfield for an easy daily commute across East and West Sussex:
- Heathfield: 12 mins
- Crowborough: 15 mins
- Lewes: 18 mins
- Haywards Heath: 22 mins
- Brighton: 30 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Sussex trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
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