Vehicle technician – independent garage no weekends – tewkesbury

Are you looking for a stable, high-earning role with a business that genuinely values your technical expertise? A highly respected independent automotive workshop in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join its growing team. With over 25 years of industry heritage, this busy workshop has built a formidable local reputation for quality workmanship, operating with a highly skilled crew that prioritizes teamwork, flexibility, and employee satisfaction over high-pressure dealer targets.

The Rewards

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year (Negotiable depending on experience).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday hours providing an excellent work-life balance (Weekends are strictly optional).
• Boosted Earnings: Real opportunities to increase your take-home pay through overtime and private work schemes.
• Health & Security: Secure company pension scheme plus an optional private healthcare scheme.
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Environment: Work in a modern, fully equipped workshop utilizing up-to-date tools, advanced diagnostic technology, and strong team support.

About the Company

We are an established, family-run independent service and repair centre boasting a brilliant 4.7-star Google reputation built on honest customer care. Our team of nine qualified technicians is close-knit, highly collaborative, and has successfully repaired thousands of local vehicles. We completely reject the rigid, high-stress environment of corporate main dealers, choosing instead to offer a secure, stable, and highly flexible workplace where you are treated like a professional.

Your Role

As a core Vehicle Technician in our Tewkesbury team, you will:

• Mechanical Repair: Carry out routine servicing, safety maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide, diverse range of vehicle makes and models.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults using modern diagnostic equipment and technical schematics.
• Quality Inspections: Complete thorough vehicle inspections, ensuring all customer and fleet machinery meets the highest safety standards.
• Workshop Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate job records and vehicle health check documentation.
• Skill Evolution: Work collaboratively within a professional team while continuously developing your technical abilities through ongoing training support.

Featured Role Benefit: Private Work Perks, Healthcare, and Optional Saturdays

Enjoy an exceptional balance of high earning potential and personal flexibility. Take complete control of your income through enhanced overtime and private work opportunities, while safeguarding your health with an optional healthcare scheme and keeping your weekends free.

What You Need

• Experience: A proven, strong track record as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, or Automotive Technician.
• Technical Skill: Confident working on multi-brand vehicles with strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Key Strengths: A reliable, motivated professional who takes immense pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Licensing: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Location & Search Reach

Based at our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Tewkesbury, our workshop is perfectly located and offers a swift, straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, Stroud, and the surrounding Gloucestershire or Worcestershire border areas.

We are hiring now. Click Apply to secure your technical future with a stable, independent business that truly values its people.