Automotive Technician & Mechanic Technician-First Workshop
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Technician
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skillset)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (100% WEEKEND FREEDOM with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
- Perks: Free secure on-site staff parking, workplace pension scheme, close-knit friendly workshop culture, and long-term job security within a well-established specialist
- Training & Development: Modern diagnostic tooling access and continuous technical development in a supportive environment
- Workload: Routine servicing, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, timing belts, general mechanical repairs, and systematic electrical/engine diagnostic troubleshooting
Based in Barry, we are a trusted independent garage and service centre dedicated to high standards of vehicle repair, servicing, and fault diagnostics across all major makes and models. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we pride ourselves on transparent customer service, quality workmanship, and a technician-first environment where you can work productively free from high-pressure targets.
Role OverviewSeeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Specialist to join our busy, highly respected independent garage team in Barry. You will carry out routine servicing, complex mechanical maintenance, systematic diagnostic fault-finding using modern equipment, and general repairs across customer vehicles to high industry standards.
Requirements- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with a proven track record in a professional workshop setting
- Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
- Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card or F-Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
- Base: Barry (Free secure on-site staff parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key routes including the A4050, A4232, and A48 corridors, offering fast daily commutes across the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Barry and Barry Island mainline railway stations alongside regular regional bus routes
- Commutable From: Cardiff, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, Rhoose, and surrounding local areas
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