Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £32,500 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE)
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 – 17:30)
- Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension scheme, specialist Ford & wet belt timing tooling, trade parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
- Workload: Ford wet belt replacements (EcoBoost / EcoBlue engines), traditional timing belt & chain renewals, oil sump strainer cleaning & pressure checks, clutch replacements, multi-brand diagnostic troubleshooting, MOT preparation, and scheduled servicing
About Us
We are an established, award-winning independent service, MOT, and repair centre operating in the Warwick area. Known for our specialist wet belt and timing belt capabilities, modern workshop facilities, and zero-corporate-pressure culture, we pride ourselves on high repeat custom, honest mechanical workmanship, and a supportive, down-to-earth environment for our technical team.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician with strong Ford and wet belt expertise to join our busy workshop crew. You will be responsible for carrying out precision wet belt replacements, engine timing work, complex fault diagnosis, and routine mechanical maintenance across Ford platforms and a varied mix of customer vehicles to high trade standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on workshop experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician / Mechanic in the motor trade.
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
- Proven, confident experience replacing Ford wet belts (1.0 EcoBoost / 2.0 EcoBlue) and following associated Ford timing, sump, and oil system procedures.
- Strong mechanical and electronic diagnostic capability across varied makes and models.
- Valid DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card is advantageous (offering higher starting pay potential), though not essential.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Warwick Area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategically positioned just minutes from the A46 Warwick Bypass and M40 (Junction 15), offering smooth daily commutes across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
- Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Warwick and Warwick Parkway railway stations alongside local bus routes.
- Commutable From: Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Southam, and Solihull.
How to Apply
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