Vehicle Technician in Gillingham

Vehicle Technician – Gillingham Basic Salary £32,429 | Average Earnings £42,500 | Top Earners £58,000 | Guaranteed Earnings of £40,000 in Your First 3 Months Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects? We are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join an established automotive dealership in Gillingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician looking to maximise their earnings, develop their technical skills and work within a supportive, professional workshop environment. What's particularly attractive about this opportunity is the guaranteed earnings package: for your first three months, you'll earn a minimum of £3,333 per month gross, equivalent to £40,000 per annum. If your earnings exceed this amount, you'll receive the higher figure. The position offers a basic salary of £32,429, with an average technician earning £42,500 last year and higher-performing technicians earning an average of £58,000. The role is full-time, working 45 hours per week, reporting to the Aftersales Manager. What We Offer Guaranteed earnings: Minimum of £3,333 gross per month for your first three months, equivalent to £40,000 per annum. Competitive basic salary: £32,429 per annum. Excellent earning potential: Average technician earnings of £42,500, with higher-performing technicians averaging £58,000. Annual leave: 30 days, including bank holidays, with additional entitlement increasing with length of service. Staff discounts: Savings on MOTs, servicing and vehicle parts. Life assurance: Financial protection at no additional cost to you. Mental health support: Access to a dedicated wellbeing support system. Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals. Training and development: Ongoing training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career. Role and Responsibilities As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality vehicle maintenance, servicing, repairs and diagnostics while helping to deliver excellent customer satisfaction. Your key responsibilities will include: Carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs to a high standard. Performing technical diagnostics and identifying faults accurately. Meeting and exceeding customer satisfaction and workshop productivity targets. Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and completing relevant manufacturer training. Ensuring all work meets the required quality standards and manufacturer specifications. Completing vehicle health checks in line with established processes. Working efficiently to support workshop performance and customer expectations.To be considered for this opportunity, you'll ideally have: A minimum NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an equivalent recognised qualification. A full, valid UK driving licence. Experience inspecting, servicing and repairing motor vehicles. Good verbal and written communication skills. A commitment to maintaining high technical and quality standards. The ability to work effectively within a busy workshop environment. An MOT Tester qualification would be highly advantageous. Previous experience working within a franchised dealership would also be beneficial, although candidates from independent garages and other automotive environments are encouraged to apply.Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for a qualified Vehicle Technician looking for a competitive package, dependable initial earnings and the opportunity to increase their income through performance-related bonuses. With guaranteed earnings of £40,000 per annum for the first three months, average earnings of £42,500 and top-performing technicians averaging £58,000, this position offers significant earning potential alongside a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. If you're ready to take the next step in your automotive career, apply today to find out more