Vehicle Technician​/Mechanic – Use Workshop Personal Cars; Mon–Fri

Quick Highlights

• Salary: £38,000 – £42,000+ basic salary (tailored directly to experience)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (
  Strictly 100% Weekend-Free!)
• Location: Brighton Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
• Key Perk: Full access to workshop ramps & tools for your personal car projects!

Based right in the heart of Brighton, we are a thriving, long-established independent garage known for exceptional customer loyalty, honest service, and an outstanding workshop culture. We operate as a true family business led by a supportive, down-to‑earth owner who treats every staff member with genuine respect.

We completely reject corporate micromanagement, frantic job quotas, and high-pressure environments. Instead, we focus on maintaining a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a clean, high-spec facility where quality, safety, and employee well‑being always come first. Many of our team members have been with us for years because we offer true job security and a great place to work.

• Reclaim Your Weekends: Clean Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 – 17:00) with zero weekend shifts
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• Personal Vehicle Perks: Full access to our workshop ramps, tools, and equipment to repair or build your own personal cars.
• Healthcare Scheme: Company-supported healthcare coverage for you and your family.
• No Corporate Quotas: Quality craftsmanship comes first—no stopwatches or aggressive target pressures.
• Full Benefits: 28 days paid holiday (20 days + Bank Holidays), workplace pension, free parking, and regular pay reviews.
• Job Security: Work in a clean, modern facility with a loyal customer base and a long-standing team.

Centrally located in Brighton to avoid major town traffic bottlenecks:

• Hove: 5 mins |
  Shoreham / Southwick: 15 mins |
  Lewes: 15 mins
• Worthing: 25 mins |
  Burgess Hill / Haywards Heath: 25 mins

• Executing routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, and maintenance across various makes and models.
• Carrying out diagnostic fault-finding and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Handling core mechanical repairs (brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts/chains).
• Working alongside front-of-house service advisors to keep repair communications clear.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working bay.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance (or proven time-served experience).
• Experience: Strong mechanical repair and fault-finding background in a busy workshop.
• Mindset: Reliable, quality-focused technician with a positive team attitude.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
• (Bonus: An MOT testing licence is a great addition, but NOT essential!)

We know privacy is vital in the local motor trade.
Candidate discretion is guaranteed. We will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission.