Vehicle Technician​/Car Mechanic – Independent + NO Weekends

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)

Location:

Chatham / Medway Area (Free on-site parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday (Standard workshop hours) | Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

If you are a skilled technician looking for high base pay, a clean working environment, and a team that genuinely respects your work, this is your opportunity.

We are a premier, highly respected independent repair, service, and diagnostic specialist in Chatham. We completely reject high-pressure dealer targets and flat-rate traps, providing our technicians with the time, modern diagnostic tools, and support needed to carry out proper, right-first-time repairs. Have an MOT smart card? Fantastic—it's a massive bonus. If not, your strong mechanical and repair skills are what matter most.

• £38,000 – £45,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Top-of-market basic pay tailored directly to your technical experience.
• 100% Weekend-Free: Monday to Friday only—reclaim every single Saturday and Sunday for yourself.
• MOT License Advantage: Valid Class 4 testing card is rewarded, but not essential to secure top pay.
• 28 Days Paid Holiday: (Includes Bank Holidays) so you can actually enjoy your time off.
• Pristine, Modern Workshop: Clean bays equipped with modern diagnostic platforms and specialist tooling.
• Supportive Independent Culture: Work alongside down-to-earth management without corporate micromanagement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Pension scheme, free workwear, and free secure on-site parking.
• Ongoing Development: Fully funded training opportunities to keep your technical skills sharp.

• Escape the Corporate Grind: Leave rigid time targets, flat-rate caps, and dealership politics behind. Focus on true craftsmanship and customer-first repairs.
• Varied & Interesting Work: Work across a wide multi-brand lineup—from routine servicing and mechanical overhauls to complex diagnostic fault isolation.
• True Job Security: Join an established, booming independent specialist backed by a massive, loyal local customer base.

• Executing routine servicing, multi-point safety checks, and scheduled maintenance across various makes and models.
• Carrying out core mechanical overhauls including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts/chains, and exhausts.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic platforms to accurately isolate and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Conducting Class 4 MOT tests (if licensed) or performing MOT prep and failure repair work.
• Maintaining clean bay standards and keeping accurate job card documentation.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Active DVSA MOT Testing Smart Card is a huge advantage, but experienced non-testing technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience working inside an independent garage, dealership, or fast-fit center.
• A valid full UK driving licence
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Centrally located in Chatham with fast, straightforward access across Medway:

• Gillingham: 5–10 mins
• Rochester: 10 mins
• Rainham: 10 mins
• Aylesford & Maidstone: 15 mins
• Gravesend: 20 mins

Please Note:

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Medway trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.