Car Mechanic ​/ Service Technician – Modern Stonehouse Workshop

Tired of the unpredictable, high-pressure dealership grind where you are only as good as your last weekly target? It is time to secure a stable, long-term role where your technical skills are actually respected.

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our growing, highly regarded independent team in Stonehouse. We specialize in high-quality vehicle servicing and premium retail stock preparation, offering a modern, clean, and spacious workshop. If you want a secure, permanent role with the high-tech tooling of a main dealer but the supportive, non-corporate atmosphere of a trusted local specialist, this is your next step.

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Positioned directly within our standard bracket depending on hands-on experience and skill level).
• Schedule: Permanent, stable weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts required—enjoy a true work-life balance.
• True Job Security: Join a highly stable, trusted regional business with an excellent local reputation and a massive rolling inventory of retail cars.
• Modern Setup: Daily access to up-to‑date diagnostic software, high-tech tooling, and modern workshop infrastructure.
• Perks & Environment: Secure company pension scheme, great employee benefits, free on-site parking, and a clean, spacious work environment.

Based in Stonehouse, we are a premier independent service and sales specialist known for delivering excellent workmanship and honest customer care. We reject the rigid corporate politics and high-pressure targets of main dealerships. Instead, we have built a technician‑first environment where engineering quality is valued over rushing cars through the bays, giving you a massive variety of premium passenger vehicles to keep your day fresh and engaging.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Stonehouse workshop, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , multi-point safety inspections, braking overhauls, and general mechanical repairs.
• Complete thorough, bumper-to-bumper preventative maintenance and preparation to ensure all retail vehicles meet our strict standards before handover.
• Use modern diagnostic tools and software to systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Maintain clean, methodical, and high-quality "first-time fix" standards across a highly diverse mix of vehicle makes and models.
• Collaborate closely with a skilled team of motor mechanics to maintain a safe, smooth, and friendly workshop flow.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Service Technician in a professional garage setting with strong general repair and diagnostic knowledge.
  Time-served technicians are highly considered alongside formal qualifications. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and diagnostic tasks effectively.
• Key Strengths: A reliable, self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive team-player attitude.

Based in Stonehouse, our modern facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Dursley, Tetbury, Cirencester, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.