At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and repair a variety of vehicles in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Family-run independent garage prioritising quality workmanship over quantity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days holiday, no weekends, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy regular team socials and mental health support in a positive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your skills and offers a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and 3 years' experience.
Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
Salary: £32,000 – £43,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Weekends: No Saturday or Sunday working
Starfyn Recruitment is working with a well-established, family-run independent garage in Aldershot that is looking for an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician who takes pride in their work and wants to join a garage where quality comes before quantity. There are no flat-rate pressures and no weekend working – instead, you’ll join a supportive team that values good workmanship, its staff, and maintaining a positive working environment.
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicles while ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out routine servicing and vehicle maintenance
- Mechanical repairs across a range of makes and models
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Using modern diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle issues
- Carrying out inspections and identifying additional work required
- Repairing and replacing components including brakes, suspension, clutches and timing components
- Completing work accurately and efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship
- Working closely with the wider workshop team
- Keeping accurate records of work completed
- Ensuring workshop health and safety procedures are followed
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, you’ll need:
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic knowledge
- Ability to confidently service, diagnose and repair vehicles
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A professional and reliable approach
- Pride in producing high-quality work
- Willingness to continue learning and developing technically
Experience with diagnostics, hybrid or electric vehicles would be advantageous, but additional training and development will be available.
Salary & Benefits
You’ll receive a salary of £32,000–£43,000 per year, depending on your experience and technical ability, alongside an excellent benefits package:
- Monday to Friday working – 8:00am–6:00pm
- NO weekends
- 30 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
- An additional day’s holiday for every year of service, up to 35 days
- Company pension
- Branded uniform provided
- Friday lunch provided for all staff
- Employee and family discounts on services
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Hybrid & EV training opportunities
- Access to modern tools and diagnostic equipment
- Support with acquiring specialist tools where required
- Clear opportunities for progression within the business
- Regular staff recognition and incentives
- Twice-yearly team socials and seasonal celebrations
- Mental health and well-being support
Why Join?
This isn’t a workshop focused on pushing technicians to complete as many jobs as possible. It’s a family-run garage that believes in quality over quantity, giving technicians the opportunity to do their jobs properly while being recognised for the contribution they make to the business.
If you’re currently working within a main dealer, auto-centre or independent garage and want better work-life balance, no weekend working and a business that genuinely invests in its technicians, this could be an excellent next move.
Interested? Apply today or contact Starfyn Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the position.
Service Technician/Mechanic - Aldershot employer: Starfyn Recruitment
At Starfyn Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our Literacy Intervention Specialists have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students across the United Kingdom. Join us in fostering a nurturing environment where your skills can shine and help shape the future of education.
