Vehicle Technician​/Car Mechanic – Independent Specialist Mon–Fri

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (tailored directly to experience)

Location:

Sittingbourne Area (Free secure on-site staff parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) | Strictly NO Weekend Working!

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Tired of Main Dealer Red Tape, Harsh Targets, and Weekend Shifts?

Join a highly respected, independent automotive specialist in Sittingbourne known across Swale for top-tier workmanship, customer honesty, and a friendly, down-to-earth workshop environment. We combine multi-brand variety and high technical standards with a supportive team culture where you are valued as a true professional, not just a number on a target board.

If you're looking for work-life balance, reliable base pay, and a clean, fully-equipped bay without corporate micromanagement, this is where you belong.

• £35,000 – £45,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Competitive, reliable pay dependent on your skill level and qualifications.
• 100% Weekend-Free
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday standard hours—strictly zero weekend work so your weekends remain entirely yours!
• 28 Days Paid Holiday: Generous annual leave package so you can rest, recharge, and enjoy time off.
• Ongoing Skills Training: Dedicated support and funded training courses to keep your diagnostic and mechanical skills ahead of the curve.
• Free On-Site Staff Parking: Secure, hassle-free parking right outside the workshop.
• Company Pension Scheme: Secure pension contributions for long-term peace of mind.
• Great Workshop Environment: Work alongside a friendly, close-knit team with management that actually has your back.

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspection checks, and vehicle maintenance across a diverse range of makes and models.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Executing core mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts/chains, and steering setups.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT tests and rectifying failures.
• Maintaining a high standard of quality and safety across all completed repairs.

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven hands-on workshop experience within an independent garage or dealership setting.
• Logical fault-finding capability, strong mechanical skills, and pride in clean, accurate work.
• Valid full UK driving licence
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Conveniently located in Sittingbourne with fast, easy road links across Swale and Medway:

• Sittingbourne: Local
• Faversham: 12 mins
• Rainham & Gillingham: 12–15 mins
• Sheerness / Isle of Sheppey: 15 mins
• Maidstone: 20 mins