SALARY
45k basic, plus productivity bonus + benefits
LOCATION
Sevenoaks, Kent
WORKING HOURS
Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 17:00pm (1 hour unpaid break). No weekends
TYPE
FULL_TIME
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The Role
Join a Prestige automotive employer in Sevenoaks as a Vehicle Technician, working in a family-run authorised service centre and well-equipped workshop. You’ll carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical diagnostics, and repairs to manufacturer and company standards. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 with a 1-hour unpaid break, and no weekends.
This role suits a Level 2 NVQ-qualified technician with experience in a main dealer or manufacturer-approved workshop, confident fault-finding and able to work independently. EV/hybrid exposure and use of electronic job cards are a plus. In return is a £45k basic with a productivity bonus, 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, workplace pension, uniform and PPE, and an Employee Assistance Programme including access to private GP services. You’ll receive fully paid manufacturer training, a clear route for progression, and the chance to work on new and classic vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
• Service, maintain and repair vehicles to manufacturer and company standards
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Carry out vehicle inspections and identify any additional work required
• Complete job records and documentation accurately
• Follow health and safety procedures in the workshop
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture
• Essential
• NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Experience as a technician in a main dealer or manufacturer-approved workshop
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Full UK driving licence and own tools
• Lives in, or can easily travel to, the Sevenoaks area
• Desirable
• EV / hybrid experience (training provided)
• Experience using electronic job cards, including time logging and management
• Salary up to £45,000 DOE plus productivity bonus
• Monday to Friday, no weekends
• 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Work on new and classic vehicles
• Fully paid manufacturer training and a clear route for progression
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to private GP services
• Uniform and PPE provided
Vehicle Technician
