Vehicle Technician – Mon-Fri No Weekends

Tired of chasing unrealistic efficiency targets for a corporate dealership that views you as just a number?

It is time to work somewhere your skills are actually valued.

We are hiring a Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, close-knit team at a highly rated, long-established independent specialist in Didcot. We have spent years building a clean, modern, and fully equipped workshop where your diagnostic and mechanical expertise is respected, your hard work is fairly rewarded, and your work-life balance is prioritized with zero weekend shifts.

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year (Positioned right within our standard bracket depending on experience and qualification level).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30—enjoy a stable, standard 40-hour week with strictly no weekend shifts.
• Environment: A supportive, organized, and friendly independent workshop with a brilliant, down-to-earth team atmosphere.
• Progression: Ongoing technical development support and daily access to up-to-date diagnostic software and modern tooling.
• Perks: Free on-site parking, premium workwear provided, and a highly competitive workplace pension scheme.

Based in Didcot, we are a premier independent service and repair facility recognized for delivering exceptional vehicle maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and honest local customer care. We reject the high-pressure, target-driven corporate dealership structure. Instead, we have invested heavily in modern diagnostic equipment, specialist tooling, and multi-brand software to make your day‑to‑day job smoother, cleaner, and far more rewarding.

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

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , safety health checks, and general mechanical maintenance across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Use up-to-date diagnostic tools and computer scanners to efficiently troubleshoot and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete thorough maintenance, diagnostic, and preparation work
  , ensuring consistently high  first-time fix  quality standards.
• Work productively alongside a skilled team of motor mechanics to maintain a smooth and efficient workshop flow.

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent time-served experience). F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Experience: A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Service Technician in a professional workshop environment.
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is required.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not essential.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair tasks effectively.
• Key Strengths: A reliable, self-motivated team player with great attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Located in Didcot, our workshop facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Abingdon, Wantage, Wallingford, Oxford, Reading, High Wycombe, and surrounding Oxfordshire areas.