Vehicle Technician ​/ Diagnostic Specialist – Independent Group

Tired of high-pressure corporate environments where your hard work goes unnoticed, or looking for a secure workshop role with proper weekday hours?

We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our highly respected team in Bridgend. If you want a hands-on, site-based role working in a clean, well-equipped facility backed by strong weekday stability and a technician-first culture, we offer a £35,000–£40,000 basic salary (within our £30k–£42k overall package depending on experience), permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (08:00–17:30, no weekends), and solid career development opportunities.

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored to your specific technical skillset, within a £30,000–£42,000 overall range).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30—enjoy permanent, stable weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts.
• Perks & Growth: Ongoing technical development, access to modern workshop tooling, company pension, and long-term career stability.
• Environment: A clean, safe, and structured workshop operating to full health and safety standards.

Based in Bridgend, we are a leading, well-established service and repair centre specializing in comprehensive vehicle maintenance, routine servicing, and complex mechanical repairs. We reject chaotic workshop environments in favor of structured, organized, and supportive operations where technicians have the tools, space, and backing to deliver quality work.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Bridgend facility, you will:

• Carry out routine inspections
  , vehicle servicing, and general mechanical repairs across a range of makes and models.
• Perform diagnostic tests and systematic troubleshooting to efficiently locate and resolve mechanical issues.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency, accuracy, and safety to deliver clean "first-time fix" results.
• Collaborate with the workshop team to maintain a smooth repair flow and uphold health and safety guidelines.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair with a proven track record as a Technician or Mechanic. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is essential.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools for daily workshop repair tasks.
• Key Strengths: Strong attention to detail, reliable diagnostic skills, and a practical problem-solving mindset.

Situated in Bridgend, our modern facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Cardiff, Port Talbot, Swansea, Pencoed, Maesteg, Cowbridge, Pontypridd, and the surrounding South Wales areas.