Service Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Independent Garage (Family Team)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (Up to £55,000 OTE Package + 1.5x Overtime)

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

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

About Us

Tired of corporate micromanagement and frantic PLC assembly lines? Join a highly respected, award-winning family dealership in West Malling that holds fast to traditional values, treating every technician with genuine respect. Operating a modern service center alongside a high-volume division (over 1,000 units per year), we offer the ideal mix of main dealer backing and local family-business agility. Here, managers have your back and your craftsmanship is noticed, valued, and well-rewarded.

Why Join?

• Exceptional Earning Potential: £35,000 – £45,000 strong basic salary with bonuses and overtime bringing real potential up to £55,000 OTE .
• 1.5x Overtime Pay: Any Saturday rota shifts or extra hours are fully rewarded at Time and a Half .
• Your Birthday Off: Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid day off every year!
• Fully Funded Training: Complete official manufacturer training pathways and continuous technical certifications.
• Unmatched Variety: Work on a vast range of new models and multi-brand used vehicles, keeping your days fast-paced and varied.
• Full Perks Package: On-site free parking, company social events, staff discounts, sick pay, and secure company pension scheme.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnostics & Fault-Finding: Using modern diagnostic tools to isolate and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
• Servicing & Repairs: Carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections, timing belts, clutches, suspension work, and brake overhauls across multi-brand vehicles.
• PDIs & Sales Prep: Performing pre-delivery inspections and safety prep for our high-volume sales division.
• Quality Control: Maintaining high "Right First Time" work standards in a pristine, well-equipped workshop environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent portfolio).
• Proven hands-on workshop experience in an independent garage or dealership setting with strong diagnostic habits.
• Reliable team player with a meticulous eye for detail.
• A full UK driving licence .

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in West Malling with easy, traffic-busting road access 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 a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with total discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.

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