Vehicle technician (independent garage specialist)

Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 basic salary + bonus schemes (Depending on experience) Location: St Leonards-on-Sea (Free on-site parking)

About The Business

We are a highly respected, long-established independent garage and dedicated repair centre located in St Leonards-on-Sea. As a proud, certified member of the Trust My Garage network, we handle all mechanical repairs and diagnostics completely on-site using our modern, fully equipped workshop. We are known across the local community for our honest service, exceptional customer loyalty, and great workshop culture. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive alternative to high-pressure main dealers, giving our team a relaxed environment where your skills are genuinely valued.

What We Offer (The Perks)

• Basic salary from £32,000 to £38,000 (stable, guaranteed pay based on experience).
• Productivity-driven bonus schemes to maximize your monthly take-home pay.
• Monday to Friday schedule, 08:00 AM – 05:30 PM.
• Absolutely zero weekends—your Saturdays and Sundays are entirely your own.
• Free on-site parking in a secure, accessible location.
• Secure company pension scheme and paid holiday allowance.
• A clean, well-equipped, and organized workshop environment.

Why This Position Is Different

• The Perfect Local Move: This is ideal for an experienced technician looking for a nice, down-to-earth independent garage where you can escape the corporate main dealer stress and micromanagement.
• A True Variety of Cars: Say goodbye to the monotony of working on the exact same brand every single day. Here, you will work on a fantastic mix of different makes and models, keeping things interesting and dynamic.
• Reclaim Your Weekends: Our strict Monday-to-Friday hours mean no awkward rotational shifts or giving up your Saturday mornings for good.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, mechanical repairs, and vehicle health checks across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models.
• Utilizing modern independent garage diagnostic tools to fault-find and resolve diverse mechanical and electrical issues.
• Completing repairs right the first time while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment.
• Collaborating closely with the front-of-house team to advise on parts needed and repair timescales.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician inside a professional workshop or independent garage environment.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or an equivalent portfolio of experience).
• Traits: A reliable team player who enjoys working on a variety of vehicles, takes pride in a job well done, and wants a stable, local role.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Our workshop is perfectly situated for a quick, hassle-free daily commute from across East Sussex, including:

• Hastings (5 mins)
• Bexhill-on-Sea (10 mins)
• Battle (15 mins)
• Rye (25 mins)
• Eastbourne (30 mins)
• Robertsbridge (20 mins)

Apply Now

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Please Note: Every application is handled with total discretion. We know the local industry is small, so we will never contact your current employer or share your details without your explicit permission.