Vehicle Technician ​/ Diagnostic Specialist – Franchise Dealer

Tired of working in high-pressure, under-equipped garages where your technical development is ignored and your personal life is treated as an afterthought?

We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our highly respected main dealership team in Cardiff. If you want a secure weekday role backed by official manufacturer support, state-of-the-art factory tooling, premium brand training, and industry-leading holiday, we offer a £35,000–£40,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (08:00–17:00, no weekends), 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, 08:00 – 17:00—enjoy permanent, stable weekday hours with strictly no mandatory weekend shifts.
• Holiday & Family Care: 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) alongside premium maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Perks & Security: Vehicle discount schemes, high street/gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, one paid volunteer day per year, and long-service awards with a premier main dealer group representing world-class prestige brands.

Based in Cardiff, we operate a premier main dealership focused on continuous development, official manufacturer training, and technician appreciation. We combine high-spec factory diagnostic technology and advanced dealership tooling with a clean, safe, and supportive environment. We reject old-school main dealer pressure and focus on diversity, inclusion, and helping every technician reach master status.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our main dealer workshop, you will:

• Carry out routine servicing
  , manufacturer safety inspections, and complex warranty and mechanical repairs.
• Use high-spec factory diagnostic tools and software to systematically troubleshoot and resolve technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Follow structured brand processes to maintain high-quality, safe "first-time fix" results.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of main dealer technicians to keep the workshop running smoothly to franchise standards.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in 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, and a team-first mindset.

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