Car Mechanic ​/ Service Technician – Independent Workshop

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our independent workshop team in Wimbledon. Moving away from rigid main dealer targets, we offer a £36,000-£40,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (09:00-18:00, strictly no weekends), and an environment focused on technical quality over volume.

• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per year basic (Tailored to your technical experience and skill level).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00—enjoy stable weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts.
• Benefits & Security: Company pension scheme, free on-site parking, premium workwear provided, and a low-pressure workspace.
• Perks & Environment: Modern, fully equipped workshop, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and structured opportunities for ongoing professional training.

Located in Wimbledon, South West London, we are a leading independent service, maintenance, and repair facility recognized for delivering exceptional automotive workmanship and honest local care. Our modern facility features up-to-date multi-brand tooling and diagnostic equipment to ensure your day-to-day work runs smoothly. We pride ourselves on a staff-focused, supportive culture built on mutual trust and collaboration, entirely free from corporate franchise targets.

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Wimbledon workshop, you will:

• Execute heavy mechanical repairs
  , including clutches, timing belts (cambelts), and eco-boost wet belt replacements.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models.
• Carry out routine vehicle servicing
  , scheduled preventative maintenance, and comprehensive system repairs to high standards.
• Maintain precise digital job records and collaborate closely with the service management team and senior technicians.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with a proven track record handling clutches, timing belts, and wet belt systems. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: A full UK 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 problem-solving skills, pride in quality mechanical workmanship, and a collaborative team attitude.

Situated in Wimbledon (SW19), our facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Mitcham, Morden, Tooting, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon, Wandsworth, and the surrounding South West London and Surrey areas.