Junior Service Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (Multi-Brand Specialist) Up to £35k Basic

Job description

Junior Service Technician / Car Mechanic (Multi-Brand Specialist) Up to £35k Basic
Salary: Up to £35,000 strong basic salary + achievable performance bonus (Realistic £40,000 OTE)

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Hours: Monday – Friday with a relaxed 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota, keeping your weekends largely your own.

About The Business
Established in 1970, we are a highly successful, family-run main dealer group with a proud history of serving customers across Kent. Operating a busy, modern, fully equipped workshop in Tunbridge Wells, we combine the cutting-edge backing of a major manufacturer franchise with the warm, supportive atmosphere of a true family business.

We treat our staff like family and continuously invest in our premises, tools, and people. While we represent a prime global brand, our workshop handles a fantastic mix of vehicle makes and models, offering our improving technicians an engaging, varied, and fast-paced workload where no two days are the same.

The Perks

Up to £35,000 Secure Base: Solid, dependable basic salary tailored to your level, with an accessible £40k OTE.

Fully Funded Qualifications: We pay 100% of the costs for your professional qualifications to help you climb the career ladder.

Elite EV & Hybrid Training: Stay ahead of the industry curve with fully funded, manufacturer-approved Electric Vehicle and Hybrid certifications.

Great Work-Life Balance: A clean Monday to Friday schedule with only one short Saturday morning shift per month.

Time Off & Security: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays) and a secure company pension scheme.

Premium Workshop Environment: Work in a clean, bright, and modern depot stocked with the latest dealer-level diagnostic kit.

Why This Position Is Different

The Best of Both Worlds: You get the massive financial backing, structure, and advanced factory training of a major main dealer, without losing the flexible, friendly, and relaxed culture of a local family garage.

Step Up Your Technical Skills: Say goodbye to boring, rapid-fire volume work. Refine your craftsmanship and master modern electrical fault-finding, software updates, and alternative-fuel systems.

Zero Corporate Stress: We reject the exhausting, target-driven corporate grind. We believe in keeping a stress-free, relaxed environment for both our customers and our workshop team.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle maintenance, and safety inspections across a diverse mix of brands.

Diagnosing and rectifying electrical and mechanical faults using up-to-date dealer diagnostic equipment.

Completing manufacturer warranty work and executing essential vehicle software updates.

Conducting MOT tests strictly to compliance standards (if you hold a licence, or we can train you to get one!).

Maintaining a clean, safe workspace and collaborating with a supportive service team.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

Qualifications: Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio).

Experience: Proven hands-on experience inside a professional workshop or independent garage. Multi-brand experience is a plus, but a great attitude and a willingness to learn matter most.

MOT Tester: Existing MOT testers are highly welcome, but we are equally happy to fund the licence for the right candidate.

Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations
Our modern Tunbridge Wells facility is perfectly located for a smooth, stress-free daily drive from across the West Kent and East Sussex borders:

Southborough (5 mins)

Tonbridge & Hildenborough (10 mins)

Crowborough (15 mins)

Paddock Wood (15 mins)

Sevenoaks (20 mins)

Wadhurst & Heathfield (20 mins)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-07-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English