Vehicle Technician​/German Specialist Mechanic | NO Weekends

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 Guaranteed Base + £10,000 Target Bonus Pool (£58,000 Realistic OTE
)

Location: Tonbridge Area (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) |
Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Step into West Kent’s premier independent German marque specialist. Command dedicated clean bays equipped with official dealer-level software (ISTA, ODIS, XENTRY) and earn top-market money working strictly on BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche platforms—backed by high base pay, fair achievable bonuses, and zero corporate stress.

We are an award-winning, family-run independent specialist in Tonbridge with a stellar local reputation built on engineering excellence and team loyalty. Operating a modern, high-tech facility, we combine main-dealer technical capability with local independent flexibility. We invest heavily in our workshop environment, ensuring every technician has dedicated bay space, factory-level diagnostic platforms, and direct access to specialized German tooling.

• Top Basic Pay: £38,000 – £48,000 guaranteed basic salary (no hidden penalties).
• Extra Cash on Your
  
  Terms:
  
  Clear, achievable monthly target bonuses (£10,000 annual pool) driving a realistic £58,000 OTE
  .
• Reclaim Your Life: Standard Mon–Fri schedule. Strictly zero weekends or Saturday shifts, ever!
• Future-Proof
  
  Skills:
  
  Employer-funded training pathways to keep your diagnostic capability and EV credentials ahead of complex German tech.
• State-of-the-Art Bays: Factory-level diagnostic software (ISTA, ODIS, XENTRY) & modern specialist tooling.
• Full Perks: 28 days total annual leave, NEST company pension, generous tool cover allowance, and free secure parking.

• Core Repairs: Timing chains, gearboxes, clutches, adaptive suspension setups, and braking systems.
• Diagnostics: Trace & fix complex electrical, network, and mechanical faults using factory-level software.
• Servicing & Overhauls: High-standard routine servicing, inspections, and component repairs to strict German manufacturer guidelines.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Background: Proven hands-on workshop experience working on German marques (BMW, Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda, Mercedes-Benz, or Porsche).
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

• Tonbridge: Local
• Royal Tunbridge Wells: 10 mins
• Sevenoaks & Paddock Wood: 12 mins
• Kings Hill / West Malling: 18 mins
• Maidstone: 22 mins

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