Vehicle Technician ​/ Car Mechanic (VAG Department Opportunity

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (PAYE) | Self-Employed option available for higher earnings

Location:

Croydon, South London / Surrey border (Free on-site staff parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday – Strictly No Weekend Working!

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent (PAYE or Self-Employed)

We are an established independent specialist in Croydon with a strong reputation for high-quality vehicle servicing, repairs, and diagnostics. Known for our expertise in Jag / British specialist models, we are expanding our operations with an exciting new VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) department. We offer a modern, well-equipped workshop environment where skilled technicians can thrive, take ownership of projects, and choose the financial structure that best fits their earning potential.

• £35k – £45k Base Salary: High guaranteed basic pay with PAYE benefits, or a self-employed arrangement for higher net earnings.
• Zero Weekends: Strictly Monday to Friday schedule—enjoy every weekend off as standard.
• VAG Expansion Role: Lead and assist in building out our new VAG specialist department alongside our core specialist work.
• Contract Choice: Flexibility to join as a full PAYE employee or on a self-employed basis to maximize take-home pay.
• Generous Holiday & Perks: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays), NEST pension scheme, and free on-site staff parking.

• Help Build a Department: Ground-floor opportunity to shape and grow our new dedicated VAG department while leveraging your diagnostic and mechanical skills.
• Contract Flexibility: Rare freedom to choose between PAYE security and self-employed high-earning status depending on your financial preferences.
• Varied & Engaging Work: Skip single-brand routine lines with a high-end mix of Jaguar, VAG, and multi-make specialist vehicles.

• Performing high-standard routine servicing, mechanical repairs, and multi-point inspections across VAG and specialist brand vehicles.
• Assisting with the technical setup, workflow, and fault diagnostics for the new VAG service department.
• Utilizing modern diagnostic equipment to trace, map, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out core mechanical work including brakes, suspension, cambelts, clutches, and component replacements.
• Maintaining clean bay standards and keeping detailed repair records.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Proven experience working on VAG (VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda) or Jaguar/prestige platforms in a garage or dealership setting.
• Strong diagnostic mindset and confidence with general mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
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Centrally located in Croydon with direct routes across South London and Surrey:

• Sutton & Wallington: 10–15 mins
• Mitcham & Thornton Heath: 10–15 mins
• Purley & Coulsdon: 15 mins
• Bromley & Beckenham: 20 mins
• Epsom & Redhill: 25 mins

Please Note:

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