Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Top Independent (Amazing Family Team & Career Step)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (£39,000 – £49,000 OTE with achievable quarterly team bonus)

Location: Tunbridge Wells Area (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday only (08:00 – 17:00 with 1-hour lunch break). Strictly No Weekends!

About Us

Rated 4.9 stars on Google with a stellar local reputation, we are a well-established, award-winning family-run independent workshop expanding our team! Operating from a clean, modern facility equipped with the latest diagnostic technology, dedicated staff rooms, and an onsite training facility, we take immense pride in looking after both our customers and our staff. We completely reject high-pressure corporate targets in favor of a supportive, close-knit environment where mechanics stay for years—working their way up from apprenticeships to senior technician roles.

Why Join?

• Basic Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 guaranteed basic salary per annum (tailored directly to experience) with scheduled annual salary reviews.
• Bonus Scheme: £4,000 per annum (£1,000 per quarter) achievable Team Bonus based on productivity and profit—our team has never failed to hit target!
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only (08:00 – 17:00 with a full 1-hour lunch break)—strictly zero weekend working. Reclaim your Saturdays!
• Immaculate Workshop: Modern, spotless facility fitted with the latest diagnostic technology, company-branded clothing, and full PPE provided from day one.
• Generous Holiday Package: 30 days total holiday per year (22 days paid leave + 8 bank holidays).
• High-End Vehicles: Work across an engaging mix of modern daily drivers, high-end cars, and prestige platforms where no two days are the same.
• True Job Security: Join a family-run business with exceptionally low staff turnover where many team members stay for years.
• Healthcare & Benefits: Benenden Health Scheme membership (post-probation), Tool Club scheme access, and Mereworth Motors company pension.
• Onsite Training: Access our dedicated onsite training facility with fully supported ongoing career progression pathways.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Precision Repairs & Servicing: Conducting routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and mechanical repairs across a diverse fleet of premium vehicles.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to accurately trace, isolate, and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Quality Workmanship: Maintaining a clean Right First Time standard on all jobs to uphold our 4.9-star Google rating.
• Technical Records: Keeping precise records of all work completed and liaising directly with our friendly service advisor team.
• Team Collaboration: Working alongside a tight-knit crew of passionate, experienced technicians in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic (independent or main dealer background welcome).
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent proven experience).
• Strong diagnostic ability, a keen eye for detail, and real pride in your work.
• Active MOT Tester licence is a strong bonus, but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally based in Tunbridge Wells with excellent local transport links:

• Tonbridge: 10 mins
• Paddock Wood: 15 mins
• Sevenoaks: 20 mins
• Crowborough: 20 mins
• Maidstone: 25 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local 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 or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.