Junior Service Vehicle Technician - Premier Dealership

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 basic salary (OTE £42,000 with £6k performance bonus)

Location:

Brighton Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00) | Fair Saturday Morning Rota

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

If you're an ambitious technician looking to step up your career with guaranteed salary stability, structured manufacturer accreditation pathways, and the culture of a business that's been putting its team first since 1935, this is your next move.

Operating out of our modern, state-of-the‑art dealership facility in Brighton, we combine the advanced diagnostic tools and career progression of a major dealer network with the friendly, supportive environment of a family‑owned group.

• £32,000 – £36,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Solid basic pay tailored directly to your qualifications and current skill level.
• Up to £42,000 Realistic OTE: Achievable performance bonuses up to £6,000 with clear, transparent efficiency targets.
• Balanced Workshop
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:00) with a fair, light Saturday morning rota.
• Official Manufacturer Training: Fully funded, structured technical courses through national learning centers—covering advanced diagnostics, electrical systems, and high‑voltage Hybrid/EV pathways.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Workshop: Clean, well‑equipped bays fitted with modern diagnostic software and specialist tooling.
• Long‑Term Job Security: Backed by an established Sussex automotive group with decades of local stability.
• Company Perks: Secure company pension scheme, generous paid holiday, and free on‑site staff parking.

• Carrying out routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and vehicle health checks to strict manufacturer standards.
• Supporting Senior Technicians with core mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension setups, timing belts/chains, and clutches.
• Learning to utilize modern diagnostic equipment to locate, trace, and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair work strictly adheres to safety compliance and right‑first‑time quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate job cards and collaborating smoothly with service advisors and workshop controllers.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time‑served experience).
• Hands‑on mechanical experience inside a dealership, fast‑fit center, or independent garage.
• Eagerness to learn, strong mechanical aptitude, and pride in clean, accurate workmanship.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
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Centrally located in Brighton with fast, straightforward access across East and West Sussex:

• Hove: 8 mins
• Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
• Lewes: 18 mins
• Worthing: 25 mins
• Burgess Hill: 25 mins
• Haywards Heath: 30 mins

Please Note:

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close‑knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.