Vehicle Technician – Independent Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / German Specialist to join our highly respected independent garage in Gloucester. We offer a supportive, non-corporate environment where your technical skills with prestige engineering are genuinely valued, backed by strong weekday stability and zero weekend shifts.

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00—enjoy stable weekday hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Holiday & Pension: 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, and free on-site staff parking.
• Perks & Environment: Work directly on premium specialist engineering, with long-term job security within an award-winning business, clear career pathways, and ongoing technical development.

Based in Gloucester, we are an award-winning independent specialist focusing on German brand servicing, diagnostics, and high-level mechanical repair. Known for our commitment to honesty and precision engineering, our workshop is equipped with modern, brand-specific diagnostic technology, providing an environment where skilled technicians can thrive without high-pressure corporate targets.

As a vital member of our Gloucester technical team, you will:

• Carry out routine servicing
  , general maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs across specialist European vehicles.
• Use modern diagnostic tools and specialist software to accurately troubleshoot and resolve technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Maintain high standards of work to ensure reliable "first-time fix" results and strong workshop productivity.
• Collaborate closely with a skilled team to uphold our strong reputation for specialist excellence and customer trust.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Proven experience working on high-spec platforms is a major plus. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools. Strong diagnostic skills, high attention to detail, and a positive, team-focused work ethic.

Situated in Gloucester, our facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Forest of Dean, Dursley, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.