Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in Eastbourne

Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic - Premium Swedish Brand (£36k-£40k Base | £50k OTE)

• Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Permanent
• Full-time

• 20 hours ago

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 basic salary (£40,000 - £50,000+ realistic OTE)

Location: Eastbourne Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday | 1-Hour Daily Lunch Break | No Mandatory Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

'Tired of Dead-End Garages and Unachievable Bonus Schemes?'

Step into a high-tech, modern workshop environment in Eastbourne backed by one of the UK's most respected automotive dealer groups. We've structured this role around high basic pay, clear efficiency rewards, and world-class manufacturer training.

Whether you're looking to elevate your diagnostic skills, gain official manufacturer accreditations, or step up into High-Voltage EV/Hybrid technology, we provide the clear pathways, time, and respect you need to succeed.

Why Join Us? (The Perks)

• £36,000 - £40,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Secure, market-leading basic pay tailored directly to your experience.
• £40,000 - £50,000+ Realistic OTE: Highly rewarding efficiency bonus scheme with zero unachievable caps.
• Full Premium Swedish Manufacturer Training: Direct access to official brand training schemes and national learning centers-from advanced electrical diagnostics to specialist High-Voltage EV certifications.
• Monday to Friday Schedule: Keep your weekends free to rest and recharge.
• 33 Days Total Holiday: 25 days paid leave + 8 bank holidays (increases with service up to 38 days total!).
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Healthcare cash plan, discounted private health insurance, and 24/7 wellbeing resources.
• Generous Perks Package: Life assurance, contributory pension, staff car purchase benefits scheme, vehicle service discounts, and customer car purchase bonuses.
• Flexible 1-Hour Break: Flexible daily schedule (choose 1 full hour or split into two 15-min breaks + 30-min lunch).

How You Earn More (Bonus & Overtime Structure)

• Time Saved Bonus (TSB): Generous efficiency bonuses paid on invoiced hours over benchmark efficiency targets.
• Weekly Performance Bonus: Extra £50 weekly (£10/day) just for invoicing all attended weekly hours.
• Paid Overtime: Plentiful optional overtime paid in line with group policy to maximize take-home pay.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and safety inspections to strict manufacturer standards.
• Utilizing modern diagnostic suites and software tools to locate and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults on premium Swedish platforms.
• Executing core repairs, including timing belts/chains, clutches, suspension, brakes, and engine components.
• Active engagement with full premium Swedish training pathways to advance your technical credentials and earnings.
• Maintaining clean bay standards, accurate job logging, and right-first-time fix quality.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Proven hands-on workshop experience in a main dealership or specialist independent garage.
• Strong mechanical skills, logical diagnostic ability, and pride in clean workmanship.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in Eastbourne with easy, stress-free road links across East Sussex:

• Eastbourne: Local
• Polegate: 10 mins
• Hailsham: 15 mins
• Bexhill-on-Sea: 20 mins
• Hastings: 30 mins
• Lewes: 30 mins