Vehicle Technician​/Mechanical Specialist

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 Guaranteed Base + Performance Bonuses & Overtime (£50,000+ OTE
)

Location:
Maidstone

Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:30) |
Light 1-in-3 Saturday Morning Rota (Paid Overtime)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Join a highly respected automotive group with over 100 years of heritage in Kent. We give you competitive base pay, uncapped bonus potential, and full manufacturer academy support to carry out proper, right-first-time repairs—zero corporate stress, zero toxic target pressure.

We are an award-winning, family-run automotive group operating in Canterbury with a stellar local reputation built on engineering excellence and team loyalty for over a century. Operating from a modern, fully equipped facility, we service everything from daily drivers and high-spec passenger cars to light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and modern Hybrids/EVs. We invest heavily in our workshop environment, ensuring every technician has dedicated bay space, up-to-date diagnostic platforms, and direct access to specialized tooling.

• Top Basic Pay: £32k–£42k guaranteed basic salary (no hidden penalties).
• Extra Cash on Your
  
  Terms:
  
  Uncapped productivity bonuses +
  paid Saturday overtime (£50k+ OTE
  ).
• Reclaim Your Life: Balanced Mon–Fri schedule with a light 1-in-3 Saturday morning rota (paid as extra income).
• Future-Proof
  
  Skills:
  
  Paid, fully funded Master Tech, EV/Hybrid & MOT Tester certifications.
• State-of-the-Art Bays: Up-to-date multi-make diagnostic platforms & specialist tooling.
• Full Perks: Comprehensive tool insurance, massive staff vehicle discounts, workplace pension, and free secure parking.

• Core Repairs: Timing belts/chains, clutches, suspension, brakes & steering across cars and LCVs.
• Diagnostics: Trace & fix complex electrical, engine management, and high-voltage EV faults.
• Servicing & MOTs: Routine maintenance + safety checks to strict manufacturer standards.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or proven time-served experience).
• Background: Independent, dealer, or fast-fit experience (car or LCV background welcomed).
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

The Kent motor trade is small—
your secret is safe with us. We never contact your current employer or discuss your application with anyone without your explicit permission.