Vehicle Technician​/VAG Specialist – Independent Centre

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist to join our premier independent workshop team in Guildford. Moving away from rigid corporate dealer targets, we offer a £40,000–£50,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (07:30–17:30, strictly no weekends), lucrative optional overtime, and access to genuine factory-level diagnostic software.

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year basic (Positioned at the top of the market based on specialist VAG experience).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30—enjoy complete weekend freedom with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Overtime: Highly lucrative, completely optional overtime pathways available to boost your earnings.
• Perks & Environment: Clean, spacious workshop with genuine VAG online factory tooling, paid holidays, secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and premium workwear provided.

Located in Guildford, we are a trusted independent specialist dedicated exclusively to the servicing, diagnostics, and performance optimization of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda vehicles. With over 25 years of specialized expertise, we combine factory-level diagnostic capabilities with a passion-driven workshop culture that rejects high-volume dealership pressure in favor of mechanical precision and technical excellence.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist in our Guildford workshop, you will:

• Perform specialized routine servicing
  , timing chains, cambelts, and preventative maintenance to strict manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize factory-level online diagnostic systems to systematically troubleshoot, isolate, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Execute major mechanical repairs
  , including advanced braking, suspension setups, and drivetrain overhauls.
• Support performance tuning projects and remapping work as part of an authorized performance specialist team.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds (or equivalent time-served experience) with strong hands‑on familiarity with VAG group platforms (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda). 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 for daily workshop repair tasks. Superior diagnostic troubleshooting skills, high attention to detail, and a genuine passion for VAG engineering and performance tuning.

Situated in Guildford, our modern specialist facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Woking, Aldershot, Farnham, Godalming, Cranleigh, Leatherhead, Bracknell, and the surrounding Surrey and Hampshire areas.