Automotive Technician – Independent

Tired of giving up your Saturdays to meet corporate dealership targets, or working in a run-down garage without the right tools to do the job?

It is time to elevate your career with an award‑winning independent specialist that respects both your skills and your personal time.

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our growing, highly skilled team in Gloucester
. Recognized locally for our exceptional dealer‑level service, we provide a clean, modern, and brilliantly equipped environment. If you want to work with advanced diagnostic systems and premium specialist tools while enjoying complete weekend freedom, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Excellent Earnings: £35,000 – £45,000 per year (basic salary fully matched to your experience and technical skillset).
• Closed Weekends:
  Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
  —our workshop is completely closed on weekends, leaving your Saturdays and Sundays strictly your own.
• The Setup: A clean, well‑equipped, award‑winning facility featuring advanced diagnostic systems and premium specialist tooling, including high‑definition wheel alignment systems.
• The Perks: Ongoing technical development support, a highly supportive team environment, free on‑site parking, and excellent long‑term career security.

Based in Gloucester
, we are a premier independent service centre focused on comprehensive vehicle maintenance, advanced brand diagnostics, and dealer‑level workmanship across all makes and models. We have built an outstanding regional reputation based on quality, transparency, and trust. We combine the advanced technical capabilities of a main dealer with the proud, friendly, and supportive atmosphere of a dedicated independent business.

Working as a core member of our Gloucester workshop team, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , safety inspections, braking overhauls, cambelt replacements, and general mechanical repairs
  .
• Use high‑spec multi‑brand diagnostic equipment and software to systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Maintain clean, precise, and methodical workmanship to uphold our award‑winning standard of customer service.
• Work productively within a structured schedule to complete repairs accurately and keep the workshop operating smoothly.

• The
  
  Experience:
  
  A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician
  , Car Mechanic
  , or Service Technician in a professional workshop environment.
• The
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong working knowledge of general vehicle servicing, major mechanical components, and diagnostic fault‑finding procedures.
• The Mindset: A reliable, self‑motivated professional with excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and your own tools.
• The Basics: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Our modern facility is located in Gloucester and is ideally situated for a quick and straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Forest of Dean, Bristol, and the surrounding Gloucestershire areas.