Independent VAG Specialist​/Vehicle Technician

Advance your career with a highly successful independent Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) specialist. We are looking for an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our dedicated, modern workshop facility in Guildford. If you want to progress your skills with specialist technical work on VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda vehicles while securing a structured Monday to Friday schedule, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:00.
• Environment: A well-equipped, specialized workshop utilizing advanced VAG-specific and multi-brand diagnostic equipment.
• Stability: Long-term career security with a trusted local brand expert experiencing continuous growth.
• Perks: Strong workplace bonus scheme, paid holidays, optional overtime, premium workwear provided, and a supportive team culture.

Operating as an established and highly regarded independent VAG specialist, we focus on engineering quality, specialized mechanical expertise, and exceptional customer care. Handling everything from routine servicing and diagnostics to complex engine overhauls, DSG gearbox maintenance, and advanced electrical fault resolution, our facility works deeply across the Volkswagen Audi Group portfolio alongside standard passenger vehicles. We pride ourselves on a stable, professional workspace that values technical precision over corporate main-dealer targets.

As a core member of our Guildford team, you will handle a true variety of technical work:

• Diagnostics & Rectification: Use modern specialized diagnostic equipment and a systematic approach to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex vehicle faults accurately.
• Specialist Repairs: Carry out routine servicing, complex mechanical maintenance, suspension work, and safety-critical repairs to strict trade standards.
• VAG Systems: Stay updated with the latest manufacturer drivetrain, engine management, and electrical technology introduced across the VAG vehicle range.
• Quality Assurance: Road-test vehicles and utilize diagnostic tools after work is completed to guarantee "right first time" safety and quality.
• Documentation: Accurately complete digital job cards and technical descriptions of faults found or repairs completed.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent City & Guilds / time-served experience).
• Experience: Proven track record as a confident Vehicle Technician or Mechanic in a professional workshop setting, with a background or strong interest in German brands being highly beneficial.
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Traits: Excellent attention to detail, a professional approach to workshop safety, and strong problem-solving abilities.

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