At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform routine servicing and repairs on VAG vehicles while learning advanced diagnostics.
- Company: Established automotive retail group with over 150 years of excellence.
- Benefits: £30,000 basic salary, performance bonuses, no weekends, and up to 38 days holiday.
- Other info: Fast-track mentorship and elite training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and kickstart your career in modern automotive technology.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance; experience as a Junior Technician preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Salary: £30,000 solid basic salary + Performance Bonuses (£44,000 realistic OTE)
Location: Worthing
Hours: Monday – Friday only, standard workshop hours. No Weekends!
About The Business
We are one of the most established and respected automotive retail groups in the South of England, boasting a rich history of over 150 years. Operating a modern, premier facility in Worthing, we are dedicated to technical excellence across the Volkswagen Audi Group portfolio. We completely reject the high-pressure fast-fit grind. We offer junior and improving technicians or mechanics the ideal stepping stone into a professional environment where you are treated as a valued expert, offering a clear runway to build a long-term, high-earning career at the forefront of modern German automotive technology.
The Perks (Straight to the Point)
- £30,000 Secure Basic + £44k OTE: Locked-in basic salary with an accessible efficiency bonus structure.
- No Weekend Work: Clean Monday to Friday schedule only. Enjoy your weekends.
- 33 to 38 Days Holiday: Starts at 25 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays, rising up to 38 days total based on service.
- Fast-Track Mentorship: Work daily alongside Senior and Master Technicians who will actively train you.
- Elite VAG Training: Fully funded pathways at the manufacturer UK training center covering advanced diagnostics and EV specialisms.
- Health & Protection: Healthcare cash plan, discounted private health insurance, Life Assurance, and company pension.
- Extra Benefits: Exclusive staff car benefit schemes, group-wide discounts, and flexible 1-hour lunch options.
The Earning Structure (How You Make Money)
- Time Saved Bonus: Paid out on all invoiced hours exceeding standard efficiency baselines.
- Weekly Performance Bonus: Earn an extra £50.00 weekly bonus simply by ensuring all attended hours are successfully invoiced.
- Car Sourcing Bonus: Pocket an extra £50.00 bonus for any vehicle purchase sourced directly from a customer.
- Overtime: Additional hours are fully paid in line with company policy to further maximize your take-home pay.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, brake replacements, suspension work, and fundamental mechanical repairs across the VAG vehicle lineup.
- Assisting senior workshop members with advanced diagnostic routines and specialized VAG platform software.
- Working efficiently to optimize your Time Saved Bonus while maintaining strict manufacturer quality standards.
- Collaborating alongside a supportive team of service advisors and workshop colleagues.
- Ensuring flawless workshop health, safety, and housekeeping standards are maintained across your bay.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Experience: Previous experience as a Junior Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic inside a professional workshop, independent garage, or fast-fit center. Exposure to VAG brands (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Škoda) is a bonus, but not essential.
- Skills: Confident with fundamental mechanical repairs, routine servicing, and a strong desire to learn advanced diagnostics. Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Our Worthing facility is perfectly located for a quick, straightforward daily drive from across the West Sussex coast and surrounding areas:
- Goring-by-Sea & Ferring: 5–10 mins
- Lancing & Sompting: 10 mins
- Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
- Littlehampton & Angmering: 15 mins
- Findon: 15 mins
- Brighton & Hove: 25 mins
- Arundel: 25 mins
Apply Now
Stop doing nothing but tyres and exhausts and step into a professional role backed by over 150 years of automotive excellence. Click apply today to start a 100% confidential conversation directly with our management team. We respond to all applicants within 24 to 48 hours.
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