Vehicle Technician ​/ Diagnostic Specialist – Independent Specialist

Tired of working late into the evening to hit corporate dealership targets, or giving up your Saturdays for a business that treats you like a number?

We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our highly respected independent team in Cardiff. If you want a stress-free independent workspace, advanced diagnostic tools, an early afternoon finish, and strictly no weekends, we offer a £35,000-£40,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (07:30-16:30), and a proper technician-first culture.

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per year basic (Positioned directly within our standard bracket depending on experience).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:30-stable weekday hours with early finishes to beat traffic and strictly no Saturday shifts.
• Perks & Security: Long-term stability with a trusted local business, access to modern tooling and diagnostic gear, ongoing technical development, and a supportive team environment.
• Environment: A clean, organized, non-corporate workspace where quality workmanship is valued over rigid dealership targets.

Based in Cardiff, we are a premier independent service and repair centre known for reliable vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and MOT preparation across all makes and models. We provide dealer-level diagnostic capabilities alongside a friendly, supportive atmosphere where our technicians are respected as core professionals.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Cardiff technical team, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , braking system maintenance, timing belts, and general mechanical repairs.
• Use up-to-date diagnostic tools to systematically fault-find and resolve technical, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Maintain precise and methodical standards to consistently deliver clean "first-time fix" results.
• Collaborate with a skilled technical team to keep the workshop running efficiently in a productive, stress-free environment.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Motor Vehicle Maintenance with proven experience as a Vehicle 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 work ethic, reliable diagnostic skills (engine knowledge is a plus), and attention to detail.

Situated in Cardiff, our facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Newport, Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Bridgend, Cwmbran, and the surrounding South Wales region.

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