Location: Bromley, South East London
Salary: £45,000 basic + bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday – no weekends
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
£45,000 Basic. No Weekends. Advanced Diagnostics.
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician who enjoys solving complex faults and working on modern vehicles?
Looking for better working hours, strong earning potential and a workshop where your technical skills are genuinely valued?
We're recruiting an experienced Advanced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established independent automotive specialist in Bromley.
You'll earn £45,000 basic plus bonus, enjoy Monday-to-Friday working and gain exposure to technically challenging work across VW Group vehicles, BMW, MINI and Mercedes-Benz.
This is an opportunity to move beyond routine servicing and develop your skills in a professional, well-equipped workshop with genuine opportunities for progression.
What We Offer
- £45,000 basic annual salary
- Bonus scheme to increase your earnings
- Monday to Friday – no weekend working
- Established independent specialist
- Friendly, professional working environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- VAG ODIS dealer-level diagnostic equipment
- Work across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda and CUPRA
- Exposure to BMW, MINI and Mercedes-Benz
- Modern vehicle technology, including hybrid systems
- Advanced diagnostics and complex fault-finding
- Performance work and vehicle upgrades
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Use of workshop ramps in your spare time
- On-site parking
- Company pension
The Role
This is a hands-on technical position for a skilled technician who enjoys diagnosing problems, finding solutions and completing repairs to a high standard.
You'll work on a varied range of vehicles, tackling everything from routine maintenance to complex mechanical, electrical and diagnostic issues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding
- Mechanical and electrical repairs
- Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance
- Diagnosing complex faults across modern vehicle systems
- Automatic and DSG gearbox repairs
- Timing belt and cambelt replacement
- AdBlue and emissions system diagnostics and repairs
- Hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair, where qualified
- Performance-related work and vehicle upgrades
- MOT preparation and associated repairs
- Carrying out MOT tests, if appropriately qualified
- Completing repairs accurately and efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and workshop safety
The workshop has VAG ODIS dealer-level diagnostic equipment, providing manufacturer-level diagnostic capability for Volkswagen Group vehicles.
If you enjoy technical challenges and want to expand your diagnostic experience, this role offers plenty of variety.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician with strong mechanical knowledge, excellent diagnostic skills and pride in their workmanship.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician
- Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills
- Proven fault-finding ability
- Confidence diagnosing and repairing faults independently
- A methodical approach to technical problem-solving
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- A professional and reliable attitude
Desirable experience and qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent automotive qualification
- Experience working with VW Group vehicles
- Familiarity with Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda or CUPRA
- Experience with BMW, MINI or Mercedes-Benz
- Advanced diagnostic experience using manufacturer-level equipment
- Experience with automatic or DSG gearboxes
- Knowledge of modern hybrid vehicle systems
- Experience with performance modifications or tuning
- MOT testing experience or an MOT Tester qualification
You don't need to have experience with every manufacturer listed. Strong diagnostic ability, a solid mechanical background and a willingness to develop your skills are what matter most.
Why Make the Move?
If you're currently working in a main dealership or independent garage and want a better work-life balance without losing the technical challenge of the job, this could be an excellent next step.
You'll benefit from:
- Competitive basic pay plus bonus
- Every weekend off
- A specialist workshop with advanced diagnostic equipment
- A varied workload across multiple manufacturers
- Opportunities to work on complex faults and modern vehicle technology
- Ongoing training and career development
- A professional environment where quality workmanship matters
This is a chance to put your experience to good use, develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career with an established independent specialist.
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for £45,000 basic, bonus potential and Monday-to-Friday working in Bromley, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed today for a confidential, informal conversation about the opportunity.
Your CV doesn't need to be perfect or completely up to date. If you have the right experience and technical skills, we want to hear from you.
£45,000 basic + bonus. No weekends. Advanced diagnostics. Specialist vehicles.
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