Looking to join a steady, technician-led independent garage in Derby where your practical skills take center stage?
A well-established independent garage in Derby is searching for a capable Vehicle Technician to join their experienced workshop crew. Operating out of a well-equipped facility handling a diverse mix of makes and models, this business offers a practical, team-focused environment where your hands-on wrenching capabilities are genuinely valued without rigid corporate targets.
What's Included in the Package?
- Salary Range: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + workshop bonus scheme (An active MOT Tester licence is a great bonus and pushes your starting rate toward the upper band!)
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule (plus Saturdays on a fair rota basis)
- Paid Time Off: 20 days paid annual leave + all statutory bank holidays
- Financial Protection: Contributory workplace pension scheme
- Workplace Benefits: Free on-site parking, multi-brand diagnostic scan equipment, staff parts discounts, and supplied workwear
- Garage Culture: Balanced, supportive workshop atmosphere with realistic daily workload allocations
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Execute major repair jobs, including clutch replacements, timing belts/chains, engine work, and gearbox swaps
- Utilize multi-brand diagnostic tools to isolate and fix mechanical and electrical issues accurately
- Perform routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, brake/suspension overhauls, and pre-MOT inspections
- Complete clear technical notes on job sheets and update front-of-house staff on job progress
- Keep working bays clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards
What We Need From You
- Technical Background: Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical repair work and diagnostic troubleshooting
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background)
- MOT Status: MOT Smart Card / active MOT Tester licence is preferred (offering enhanced starting pay), but not essential to apply
- Mindset: Practical, reliable technician dedicated to neat workmanship and first-time fixes
- Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence
Surrounding Commutable Locations
Centrally based in Derby, offering simple travel routes from:
- Burton-on-Trent & Swadlincote
- Nottingham & Long Eaton
- Belper & Ashbourne
- Ripley & Ilkeston
100% Candidate Confidentiality Guaranteed: We understand the local trade network. Your application is kept strictly confidential—we will never contact your present employer without your explicit consent.
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