Vehicle Technician ​/ Master Mechanic – Mon to Fri (£50k Guaranteed Basic + No Weekends

Salary: £50,000 strong, guaranteed basic salary (Zero target stress—100% fixed pay!)

Location:

Sevenoaks Area (Free secure on-site parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday only (08:00 – 17:30). Strictly No Weekends!

Forget repetitive oil changes, high-pressure corporate targets, and corporate politics. We are a premier, highly respected independent workshop in Sevenoaks built on an impeccable 5-star reputation for technical excellence and honest advice. Led by industry experts, we operate a clean, high-tech engineering environment rather than a frantic assembly line. We invest heavily in dealer-level diagnostic software and specialist equipment because we believe top technicians deserve top tools.

Here, your diagnostic skill is respected, and your earnings are backed by Kent’s best guaranteed basic salary.

• Unrivaled Basic Salary: £50,000 guaranteed basic pay (zero reliance on bonus targets or volume stress).
• Work-Life Balance:
  Monday to Friday only (08:00 – 17:30)—closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
• Generous Time Off:
  30 days total holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Quality Over Quantity: We prioritize deep-level troubleshooting and technical integrity over rushing cars through the doors.
• High-Spec Bay: Dedicated bay equipped with top computerized diagnostic platforms, scope tools, and specialist machinery.
• Prestige Workload: Work on a diverse fleet of prestige platforms, performance cars, and modern vehicles daily.
• Full Perks: Secure company pension scheme, work uniform provided, and free secure parking.

• Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing factory-level diagnostic software, oscilloscopes, and wiring schematics for complex electrical and electronic fault-finding.
• Complex Engine & Drivetrain: Executing major mechanical builds, timing chains, cambelts, clutches, gearboxes, and precision suspension setups.
• Technical Guidance: Acting as the senior technical authority in the workshop, supporting fellow technicians on complex diagnostic cases.
• Quality Assurance: Carrying out final quality checks and ensuring all work meets pristine safety and manufacturer standards.

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent Master-level portfolio).
• Proven track record as a Senior, Master, or Diagnostic Specialist with exceptional troubleshooting logic.
• Deep familiarity with multi-brand diagnostic platforms and complex mechanical overhauls.
• A full UK driving licence
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Centrally located in Sevenoaks with fast road links across West Kent and Surrey:

• Otford: 6 mins
• Westerham: 12 mins
• Tonbridge: 15 mins
• Oxted: 20 mins
• Royal Tunbridge Wells: 22 mins

Please Note:

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.