Vehicle Specialist ​/ Auto Mechanic – £40k-£45k Base

Are you a passionate mechanic looking to move away from rigid main dealer pressures, or an independent technician ready to step up into a premier specialist group? We are hiring now!

Join our highly respected, large independent vehicle repair and diagnostic centre in Godalming. Established as a leading independent VAG specialist (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda), we offer an exceptional alternative to high-pressure franchise networks, focusing heavily on engineering quality and specialized technical standards over volume.

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 base per year (Positioned right at the top of the market, depending on experience—no bonus scheme required for high earnings).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00—enjoy complete weekend freedom with strictly no weekend shifts.
• Holiday: 28 days holiday per year (including public holidays) to protect your personal work-life balance.
• Environment: A spacious, highly professional independent facility working alongside a skilled team of like-minded automotive professionals.
• Perks: Ongoing career development, premium workwear provided, secure company pension scheme, and free on-site parking.

Based in Godalming, we are an established and highly regarded independent vehicle repair, diagnostic, and VAG specialist centre. Our modern facility is equipped with the latest-generation brand-specific software and specialized tools, handling everything from routine servicing to complex electrical and mechanical fault resolution. We pride ourselves on being one united team working towards shared goals, entirely free from the target-driven corporate environments of modern franchise dealerships.

As a core Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist in our Godalming workshop, you will:

• Carry out maintenance & repair work
  , including routine premium servicing, safety health checks, and high-level mechanical repairs.
• Execute diagnostics & fault finding
  , utilizing modern specialized VAG diagnostic equipment to systematically test, identify, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues.
• Handle major component replacements
  , inspecting automotive components for wear and efficiently replacing parts (clutches, timing chains, suspension, engines) to strict specifications.
• Ensure top-tier quality assurance
  , checking vehicle subsystems and road-testing vehicles post-repair to guarantee "right first time" standards.
• Maintain team collaboration
  , ensuring excellent workshop housekeeping and supporting colleagues to maintain smooth workflow.

• Qualifications: Fully qualified Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic (NVQ Level 2, Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent time-served workshop experience). F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Experience: Proven track record as a confident technician, with hands-on technical familiarity across Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, or Skoda vehicles being highly desirable.
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is essential (maximum 6 points). An active MOT Tester licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and servicing tasks effectively.

Based in Godalming, our modern specialist facility offers an easy, straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Guildford, Woking, Farnham, Cranleigh, Haslemere, Milford, Aldershot, and surrounding Surrey and Hampshire areas.