Junior Vehicle Technician ​/ Service Mechanic – 2 to 5 Years Exp (Fast-Track Pay

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary + bonuses & time-and-a-half overtime

Location:

West Malling Area (Free secure on-site staff parking)

Hours:

Monday – Friday + Fair Saturday rotation (Paid at Time & a Half!)

Join a thriving, award-winning family dealership in West Malling that combines main dealer standards with local family-business flexibility. Operating a premier facility alongside a high-volume used car division, we completely reject corporate red tape and micromanagement. In our workshop, junior technicians are never left to stagnate or struggle alone. We offer a supportive, down-to-earth environment where managers have your back, colleagues work as a team, and you are given a clear, direct path to grow your technical skills.

• Solid Basic Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic pay tailored to your current experience level, plus performance bonuses.
• Overtime Paid at 1.5x: All Saturday rota shifts and additional overtime hours are paid at Time and a Half to maximize your earnings.
• Your Birthday Off: Enjoy your birthday every year as an extra paid day off!
• Fully Funded Academy Training: Gain access to official manufacturer training courses and continuous technical upskilling.
• 1-on-1 Mentorship: Work alongside senior technicians on a diverse fleet, developing your diagnostic and fault-finding skill set.
• Full Perks Package: Free on-site parking, company events, staff vehicle/parts discounts, sick pay, and secure company pension scheme.

• Servicing & Maintenance: Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, and pre-delivery inspections (PDI) across new and multi-brand used vehicles.
• Core Mechanical Repairs: Handling all-round repairs including brakes, suspension components, steering setups, and exhausts.
• Diagnostic Skill Development: Utilizing modern scan tools under senior guidance to isolate mechanical and electrical faults.
• Workshop Standards: Maintaining a clean, safe bay while completing repairs right the first time.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or 1 to 3 years of hands-on workshop experience).
• Ambitious mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn multi-brand platforms.
• A full UK driving licence
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Centrally located in West Malling with fast, stress-free road links across central Kent:

• Larkfield, Leybourne & Kings Hill: 5 mins
• Snodland & Aylesford: 10 mins
• Maidstone: 12–15 mins
• Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Wrotham: 15–20 mins

Please Note:

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is close-knit. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.