Vehicle Technician​/Mot Tester Performing Independent Workshop

Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Up to £42k Basic + 30-Day Pay Review & NO Weekends!

Tired of being treated like a number on a corporate spreadsheet and chasing unrealistic dealership targets? Step away from corporate stress and join a high-standard independent garage built entirely on reputation, quality, and mutual respect. We are hiring a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our clean, organised workshop in Waterlooville, where your experience is genuinely valued and your weekends remain 100% your own.

We pride ourselves on offering a refreshing alternative to high-pressure main dealer environments. Built on a foundation of quality workmanship and local trust, our Waterlooville garage focuses on taking care of its people just as well as its customers. Joining us means stepping into a supportive, highly organised environment that offers real work-life balance—including guaranteed break times, flexible pay structures, and fair pay reviews that reflect your true value.

• Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 Basic (Negotiable based on experience) +
  Guaranteed 30-Day Pay Review! (Holding an active MOT license unlocks our top-tier pay bracket)
• Hours: Monday to Friday ONLY (Strictly no weekends!) + a full, uninterrupted 1-hour lunch break every single day
• Perks: Choice of weekly or monthly pay to suit your lifestyle, excellent long-term job stability, a clean workshop environment, and high standards of mutual respect

• Carrying out routine servicing, general maintenance, and mechanical repairs across all makes and models.
• Utilising logical diagnostic fault-finding to efficiently identify and resolve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Conducting official MOT tests to strict DVSA standards (if MOT qualified).
• Requirements: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Repair (or equivalent qualification), proven workshop experience as a Motor Mechanic or Technician, and a valid full UK Driving Licence.

This role is based in Waterlooville
, making it an easy commute from Portsmouth
, Havant
, Fareham
, Horndean
, and Petersfield
.