Vehicle Technician ​/ Specialist Car Mechanic – 3 Exciting Brands (Flexible Shifts

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary (plus lucrative efficiency bonus & overtime rates)

Location:

Eastbourne Area (Free secure parking)

Hours:

Flexible Choice! Option A:
Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00 with 1 in 3 Sat 08:30-12:30 included) | Option B: 4-On / 4-Off Shift Pattern (11-hour days, 7-day rota)

About Us

Representing 3 busy, market-leading automotive brands from our premier Eastbourne facility, we operate an impressive 19-bay, high-tech workshop that is constantly moving and expanding! We believe in treating our technicians as true professionals, offering brand-certified training, state-of-the-art diagnostic platforms, and real choice over how you structure your working week. Whether you want a traditional weekday routine or love the freedom of a 4-on / 4-off rota with 4 consecutive days off every week
, we have a dedicated ramp ready for you.

Why Join?

• Competitive Pay: £40,000 – £50,000 guaranteed basic salary (tailored to experience & brand accreditations) + high bonus potential.
• Work Schedule Control: Choose between a standard Mon-Fri schedule or an flexible 4-on / 4-off shift pattern to fit your lifestyle.
• 4 Days Off in a Row: The 4-on / 4-off pattern gives you half the year off-allowing for mid-week hobbies, family time, and easy travel!
• Massive 19-Bay Workshop: Work in a spacious, modern, well-equipped main dealer facility with dedicated ramps and top-spec diagnostic rigs.
• 3 Premium Brands: Keep your day varied working across an exciting lineup of high-demand cars, performance models, commercial LCVs, and EVs.
• Manufacturer Accreditation: Fully funded, official brand training pathways to gain Master Technician and EV/Hybrid qualifications.
• Great Benefits:
  28 days total holiday
  , group pension scheme, tool insurance support, employee vehicle purchasing perks, and free parking.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Brand Maintenance: Conducting scheduled servicing, routine maintenance, and safety inspections to manufacturer guidelines across 3 major brands.
• Diagnostic Fault Finding: Utilizing official brand diagnostic platforms to trace, isolate, and resolve complex electrical, software, and mechanical issues.
• Component Repairs: Carrying out major mechanical overhauls, engine/gearbox work, suspension repairs, and warranty work.
• Quality Standards: Working efficiently to achieve right-first-time repairs and maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
• Teamwork: Collaborating inside a large, energetic 19-technician workshop alongside experienced service advisors and workshop control.

Requirements

• Proven background as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Service Technician (main dealer or independent background welcome).
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Strong diagnostic capability, efficiency mindset, and pride in clean work quality.
• A full UK driving licence
  .

Commutable Locations

Centrally based in Eastbourne with quick access across East Sussex:

• Hailsham: 12 mins
• Seaford: 18 mins
• Bexhill-on-Sea: 20 mins
• Lewes: 25 mins
• Hastings: 30 mins

Please Note:

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local East Sussex 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.