Vehicle Technician - Independent Garage

Looking to move away from dealership pressure and bring your repair skills to a respected independent garage in Stoke-on-Trent?

A busy, family-run service and diagnostic center in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting a practical Vehicle Technician to join their close-knit workshop team. Known throughout the local area for honest advice and taking on varied mechanical work across all makes and models, this facility offers a supportive environment where your hands-on expertise is genuinely valued.

• Salary Range: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + workshop efficiency bonus (Holding an active MOT Tester licence is a great advantage and will boost your starting pay rate!)
• Working
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday schedule (plus Saturdays on a fair rota basis)
• Paid Time Off: 20 days paid annual leave + all statutory bank holidays
• Financial Protection: Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Workplace Benefits: Free on-site parking, modern diagnostic tools, staff discounts on parts, and provided workwear
• Garage Culture: Balanced, friendly workshop setup with realistic daily repair targets

• Tackle deep mechanical jobs, including timing belts/chains, clutch kits, gearboxes, and engine repairs
• Use multi-brand diagnostic scanners to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues accurately
• Conduct routine servicing, safety inspections, brake/suspension overhauls, and pre-MOT checks
• Provide clear repair notes on job cards and keep service desk staff updated on job timelines
• Maintain clean work bays and follow standard workshop health and safety protocols

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical repairs and fault isolation
• Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background)
• MOT Status: MOT Smart Card / active MOT Tester licence is preferred (with enhanced starting pay), but not essential to apply
• Mindset: Dependable, detail-oriented technician focused on clean workmanship and first-time fixes
• Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence

Situated centrally in Stoke-on-Trent
, easily reachable from:

• Newcastle-under-Lyme & Crewe
• Leek & Congleton
• Stafford & Stone
• Uttoxeter & Market Drayton

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