Auto Technician​/Mechanic Independent Garage

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, highly respected independent garage team in Swansea. Whether you are a Diagnostic Technician, Service Mechanic, or a Master Tech in the making, we offer a high-spec environment focused on complex mechanical work, transparent customer service, and zero weekend shifts.

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:30 —enjoy stable, permanent weekday hours with strictly no weekend work required.
• Holiday & Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with option to buy/sell extra days, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and long-service awards.
• Perks & Future: Pension scheme with life assurance, Share Incentive Scheme, free financial/mortgage advice, discounted gym memberships, and Cycle-to-Work scheme.

Located in Swansea, we are an established independent workshop dedicated to high standards of vehicle repair, servicing, and fault diagnostics across a wide variety of makes and models. We combine modern diagnostic facilities and advanced equipment with a supportive, non-corporate environment where your technical expertise is valued and your work-life balance is protected.

As a core Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Swansea team, you will:

• Mechanical & Electrical Repair: Carry out complex repairs, engine work, brake overhauls, and chassis maintenance to high standards.
• Diagnostics: Use advanced diagnostic tools to identify and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Servicing & Maintenance: Perform full vehicle inspections and routine servicing across various makes and models.
• MOT & Safety: Conduct thorough health checks and safety-critical repairs to deliver "right first time" results.
• Reporting: Complete digital job cards and video health checks (VHC) to provide clear updates to our service team.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  Level 2 Motor Vehicle qualification required (NVQ Level 3 preferred) with a strong understanding of modern vehicle systems and repair techniques. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
  An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools for daily workshop repair tasks.
• Key Strengths: Strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Based in Swansea, our independent workshop is perfectly located for a fast, straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Bridgend, and the surrounding South Wales areas.