Vehicle Technician​/Car Mechanic – Heated Workshop & Modern Facility

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)

Location:

Tonbridge Area (Free on-site parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00) | Saturdays (08:00 – 12:00, 1 per month only)

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

We take genuine pride in delivering honest, reliable, and high-quality modern automotive care. Built on strong team values and a trusted local reputation, we offer a clean, fully equipped, and heated workshop designed for comfort and efficiency. We believe in taking care of our technicians—providing a supportive environment, ongoing training, and daily perks, including complimentary tea, coffee, and fresh fruit, so you can focus on doing what you do best in a great working atmosphere.

• £38,000 – £40,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary
• Low Saturday Commitment (Only 1 half-day Saturday per month, 08:00 – 12:00)
• Comfortable Working Environment:
  Fully heated workshop for year-round comfort
• Daily Perks:
  Complimentary tea, coffee, and fresh fruit supplied daily
• 28 Days Paid Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fully Funded Training Provided as Required
• High-Spec Bay Equipment & Modern Diagnostic Kit
• Be Part of a Supportive, Respectful Team Culture
• Enjoy Job Security with a Respected Local Garage

• Superior Workshop Comfort: Work inside a modern, heated workshop facility with top-grade tools, modern diagnostic platforms, and daily staff amenities.
• Work-Life Balance First: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 – 17:00) with minimal weekend demands—working just 4 hours on 1 Saturday a month.
• Investment in Your Career: Benefit from ongoing, structured technical training tailored to help you keep pace with modern vehicle systems and diagnostics.

• Carrying out routine servicing, health checks, and scheduled maintenance across multi-brand vehicles.
• Executing core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and steering components.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic tools to accurately isolate and resolve electrical, engine management, and electronic faults.
• Supporting MOT prep and executing general vehicle repairs to right-first-time standards.
• Maintaining clean bay standards, accurate job cards, and strict workshop health & safety protocols.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven experience working inside an independent garage or dealership environment.
• Confident with routine servicing, core mechanical overhauls, and diagnostic testing.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
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Please Note:
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