Auto Technician ​/ Mechanic (£35k-£40k + Bonus) – Franchise Main Dealer

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our state-of-the-art main dealer team in Bridgend. If you are a technical professional looking to work within a premium network, maximize your earnings through performance bonuses, and fast-track your skills with accredited manufacturer training, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic (Negotiable rate tailored directly to your level of experience and technical skills).
• Bonus Scheme: Generous monthly performance-related bonus structures designed to maximize your take-home pay.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 clean weekday shifts with completely optional Saturday morning overtime paid at an enhanced rate of time-and-a-half (1.5x).
• Car Scheme: Exclusive access to a premium manufacturer car scheme available directly to workshop staff.
• Perks: Generous employee discounts, workplace pension, Eyecare Voucher Scheme, referral programmes, and additional holiday allowance linked to length of service.

Based in a modern, fully equipped facility in Bridgend, we are a leading multi-franchise main dealer group dedicated to outstanding engineering quality and unbeatable customer service. Our workshop features factory-level diagnostic software, dedicated tooling, and clean, safe work bays tailored for technician productivity. We offer full manufacturer-accredited training programs to keep our technical team ahead of modern mechanical and EV technologies.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic within our professional Bridgend workshop, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , safety inspections, and mechanical repairs to approved manufacturer standards.
• Troubleshoot complex vehicle faults systematically using advanced factory diagnostic equipment, software, and digital interfaces.
• Complete all repair orders with high technical precision, maintaining precise digital service logs and repair records.
• Work efficiently and independently while collaborating with the wider workshop team and mentoring junior staff.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ / IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent). Minimum 2 years of hands-on workshop experience preferred - main dealer experience is ideal, but confident technicians stepping up from an independent background are welcome. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing & Vetting: Full UK driving licence is required.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required. A basic DBS check will be completed with expenses fully covered by the employer.
• Key Strengths: Strong technical fault-finding ability, solid IT literacy, robust work ethic, and clear daily communication skills.

Our modern dealership facility is based in Bridgend and offers a fast, straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Porthcawl, Port Talbot, Neath, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Maesteg, and the surrounding South Wales areas.