Vehicle Technician

Advance your career with a highly respected and established large independent service and repair specialist. We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Senior Specialist to join our dedicated, modern workshop team at Shortfield Garage in Godalming. If you want to progress your skills with a professional independent leader that genuinely cares about its staff, prioritizes high-quality standards, and offers an excellent team environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 OTE (dependent on experience, with clear progression pathways).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.
• Benefits: 28 days holiday (including public holidays) and a company pension scheme.
• Environment: A large, highly professional independent facility working with a team of like-minded individuals.
• Perks: Strong workplace bonus scheme, premium workwear provided, immediate start available, and ongoing career development.

Operating as an established and highly regarded independent vehicle repair and diagnostic center, Shortfield Garage focuses on engineering quality, exceptional technical standards, and honest customer care. Our modern facility in Godalming is equipped with latest-generation multi-brand diagnostic software and specialized tools, handling everything from routine servicing to complex electrical and mechanical fault resolution across a diverse range of manufacturers. We pride ourselves on being one united team working towards shared goals, free from high-pressure corporate main-dealer targets.

As a core member of our technical team, you will handle a true variety of workshop responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repair: Carry out routine vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and high-level mechanical repairs.
• Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Use modern diagnostic equipment to test, identify, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults systematically.
• Component Replacement: Inspect automotive components for wear and tear, and efficiently repair or replace parts to strict trade specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Check vehicle subsystems and road-test vehicles after work is completed to guarantee "right first time" safety and quality standards.
• Collaboration: Maintain excellent housekeeping, liaise with customers where necessary, and support other technicians in the workshop to maintain top efficiency.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent time-served workshop experience.
• Experience: Proven track record as a confident Vehicle Technician or Mechanic. Experience with VAG brands (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat) or BMW is an advantage but not essential.
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is essential (with no more than 6 points).
• Advantage: A VOSA/DVSA approved MOT testing licence is beneficial but not required.
• Traits: Superb technical knowledge, a professional attitude, and the ability to work comfortably to efficiency and quality targets.

Based in Godalming, our workshop facility is perfectly situated for an easy daily commute from Guildford, Woking, Farnham, Cranleigh, Haslemere, and Aldershot.