Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)
Location: Uckfield Area, East Sussex (Free secure on-site staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00) | Strictly NO Weekend Working!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Frantic Fast-Fit Assembly Lines and Rushed Corporate Targets?
Step out of high-pressure national chains and take back your work-life balance with a long-standing, family-run independent garage in Uckfield. Known for high staff retention, honesty, and technical precision, we prioritize quality craftsmanship over rushed volume.
We operate a clean, modern, fully equipped workshop handling everything from routine maintenance to complex engine repairs. Here, you get realistic repair timescales, high guaranteed basic pay, fixed Monday-to-Friday hours, and a supportive team environment where you are respected as an individual.
Why Technicians Apply (The Perks & Culture)
- £30,000 – £40,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: High, dependable basic pay tailored to your skills—no hidden bonus catches or unpredictable flat-rate traps.
- 100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Fixed Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 – 17:00)—enjoy every single weekend completely off to recharge.
- Pace Over Pressure: Ditch frantic component swapping—work in a structured, low-stress workshop that celebrates thorough, right-first-time engineering.
- Modern & Clean Workshop: Command a well-lit bay equipped with modern diagnostic tools, dedicated equipment, and clean facilities.
- Family-Run Stability: Work inside a progressive, tight-knit garage with an outstanding local reputation and high staff retention.
- Full Benefits Package: Employer pension scheme, continuous on-the-job upskilling, and free secure staff parking right outside.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Performing high-quality routine vehicle servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point health checks.
- Carrying out core maintenance repairs including brakes, suspension, exhausts, and tyre fitting.
- Conducting thorough pre-MOT inspections and preparing vehicles to pass testing standards.
- Maintaining clean bay standards and keeping accurate service documentation.
- Collaborating with senior technicians and friendly front-of-house staff to ensure smooth workflow.
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent portfolio of hands-on experience).
- Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience inside a workshop, independent garage, or service centre environment.
- Quality-focused mindset with pride in clean, accurate, first-time-fix workmanship.
- Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally situated in Uckfield with straightforward, traffic-busting road links across East Sussex:
- Uckfield: Local
- Heathfield: 12 mins
- Lewes: 15 mins
- Crowborough: 15 mins
- Haywards Heath: 20 mins
- Eastbourne: 25 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We understand the local trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.
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