Junior Vehicle Specialist Managed s | VW​/Audi Group

• Basic Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 basic per annum (Tailored salary scale aligned directly to your current experience) + £1,000 guaranteed Christmas bonus
• Hours & Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM –
  STRICTLY ZERO WEEKENDS (Reclaim every single weekend off)
• Perks & Welfare: 28 days holiday allowance, workplace pension scheme, free/discounted vehicle parts, and full use of workshop bays & tooling for personal car repairs during working hours
• Technician-First Work Environment: Heavy-lifting jobs are paired up for two-man completion to protect your back, and workshop bookings are strictly capped 6 weeks in advance to eliminate overbooking and burnout
• Workshop Scope: Servicing, brakes, fluid updates, timing belts/chains, and foundational diagnostic fault-finding across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda models

We are a premier, family-orientated independent specialist near Maidstone with an outstanding national reputation across the Volkswagen and Audi Group community. Known for industry-leading staff retention (our technicians regularly stay 8–10+ years), we offer a supportive, zero-corporate-pressure environment where your physical health, job security, and work-life balance come first.

Seeking a Junior VAG Specialist Technician or Improver Mechanic with at least 6 months of hands‑on garage experience to work alongside senior technicians and develop expert‑level skills on modern German vehicles.

• Experience: Minimum 6+ months of practical workshop experience carrying out basic servicing and mechanical repairs.
• Interest: Passion for German vehicles (VAG experience is a bonus, but strong basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn is key).
• Mindset: High commitment to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and taking pride in customer vehicles.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & basic hand tools.

• Base: Maidstone area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position directly accessible via the M20 (Junctions 6 &
  7), A229, and A20 corridors.
• Public Transport: Excellent rail connections via Maidstone East, Maidstone West, and Bearsted stations, alongside regular Arriva bus coverage.
• Commutable From: Maidstone, Aylesford, Bearsted, Medway (Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham), Tonbridge, West Malling, Kings Hill, and Sittingbourne.

Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know exactly who we are, how we value our staff, and why our technicians stay with us for a decade or more while enjoying top pay and zero weekend work.