Vehicle Technician – Weekends; No Dealer Politics

Tired of giving up your Saturdays to meet corporate dealership targets, or looking to swap high-pressure retail shifts for a schedule that respects your personal time?

It is time to make the switch to a highly successful, independent automotive specialist where your weekends are completely your own.

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our highly respected independent team in the Barry area
. Operating in a clean, modern, and brilliantly equipped facility, we provide the perfect middle ground: the advanced diagnostic equipment of a franchise site, but with the friendly, supportive, and non-corporate atmosphere of a trusted local specialist. If you want to work with advanced systems, maximize your earnings through a high bonus scheme, and enjoy a strict Monday-to-Friday schedule, this is the perfect move.

• Excellent Earnings: £30,000 – £40,000 per year basic (depending on experience) with an earning potential of up to £41,000 including our high-yielding bonus scheme.
• Guaranteed Weekends Off:
  Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
  —stable weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts or Saturday morning rotas.
• Premium Overtime: Any extra weekday hours worked beyond your standard shift are paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half (x1.5).
• Time Off: 22 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with your long-service loyalty).
• The Perks: Car purchase discounts, cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, flu vouchers, and exclusive event perks including free tickets to regional sports teams.
• Full Support: Company pension scheme, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, and specialized mental health support via automotive industry wellbeing services.

Based in the Barry area
, we are a premier, well-established independent automotive group with a fantastic reputation for workshop excellence and outstanding customer care. We reject the disorganized, chaotic garage setup. Our facility is equipped with modern diagnostic tools and advanced workshop technology, providing a clean, safe, and structured environment where skilled mechanics can perform at their very best without main dealer stress.

Working as a core member of our Barry technical team, you will:

• Carry out routine servicing, safety maintenance, and mechanical repairs across a diverse range of makes and models.
• Use modern diagnostic tools and workshop systems to efficiently track down, identify, and resolve complex technical faults.
• Maintain strict quality and safety procedures to ensure high-quality, safe "first-time fix" results.
• Work productively to complete repairs accurately, maximizing your own bonus potential while maintaining a smooth workshop flow.
• Take part in fully funded, ongoing technical training to stay at the absolute forefront of automotive technology.

• The Credentials: Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent automotive qualification).
• The
  
  Experience:
  
  A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician
  , Car Mechanic
  , or Service Technician. Independent specialist experience is highly valued.
• The Basics: A full UK manual driving licence is essential (with a maximum of 6 points), along with your own hand tools.
• The Mindset: Strong attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and a reliable, proactive work ethic.

Our modern facility is based in the Barry area and is ideally situated for a quick and straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Cardiff, Penarth, Llantwit Major, Rhoose, Cowbridge, Pontypridd, Bridgend, and the surrounding South Wales areas.

Ready to join a leading independent team that respects your expertise and protects your time off?

Click Apply to submit your application. We review all profiles and respond within 48 hours.