Are you a technician with at least a year of experience looking for a clear, guaranteed path to a £39.5k basic and £46k+ total earnings? If you want to escape the dead-end workshops, stop waiting around for a pay rise, and step into a professional, tech-heavy environment that actively pays for your career growth, this is the move you've been waiting for. We are hiring immediately for a driven Service & Vehicle Technician to join our elite, confidential main dealer team in Tonbridge.
About Us We are a flagship prestige automotive retailer in Tonbridge, representing an iconic luxury 4x4 and performance brand as part of a major national automotive group. We are famous across the industry for our "career-first" culture. We invest heavily in our staff because we know that the best technicians want to be at the forefront of automotive technology. Whether your goal is to become a Master Tech or move into Workshop Management, we have the established pathways and the deep pockets to get you there. In our shop, you aren't just a number—you're a premium specialist.
Industry-Leading Salary & Perks:
* Starting Salary: A secure, competitive guaranteed basic of £30,000 – £37,336 per annum (negotiable based on your current experience).
* Guaranteed Fast-Track Pay Rise: We provide the training and the platform for you to achieve official Brand Accreditation, which triggers an immediate, guaranteed jump to a £39,500 basic salary.
* High Uncapped Earnings: Benefit from a highly rewarding, uncapped efficiency bonus scheme that typically adds an average of £9,500 per year (£800/month) to your take-home pay, taking your realistic OTE to £46,000+.
* Unrivalled Time Off: Enjoy 33 days of annual leave per year (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love.
* Your Special Day Off: Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid day off just for you.
* Reclaim Your Weekends: Work a steady Monday to Friday schedule with only 1 in 9 Saturday mornings, keeping your weekend downtime almost entirely yours.
* Smarter Ways to Drive: Access a brand-new car through our fantastic Salary Sacrifice scheme—a premium benefit to keep you and your family moving for less.
* Fully Funded Manufacturer Training: We unlock your potential with tailored training. We fully fund your Manufacturer Academy courses, including cutting-edge EV (Electric Vehicle) Certification, MOT licences, and F-Gas compliance.
* Unbeatable Welfare & Lifestyle Support: Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you are supported when it matters most, alongside life assurance, a solid company pension, a Cycle to Work scheme, and premium high street discounts.
* Give Back & Loyalty Rewards: Take a paid day to volunteer for a cause close to your heart, celebrate long-service milestone anniversaries, and earn rewards through our internal referral scheme.
What you will be doing:
* Technical Excellence: Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle health checks, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a world-renowned luxury 4x4 and performance lineup.
* Diagnostics: Utilizing advanced, manufacturer-level diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
* Brand Accreditation: Attending dedicated academy training sessions to become an accredited brand expert.
* Quality Standards: Ensuring every prestige vehicle is prepped and repaired to an absolute dealership standard.
What you need:
* Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional workshop environment.
* Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds (or equivalent) is preferred.
* Drive: A strong desire to achieve Brand Accreditation, learn the latest hybrid/EV technology, and maintain high standards of workmanship.
* A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations: Our premier facility in Tonbridge is perfectly situated for an easy, stress-free daily commute from across Kent and East Sussex:
* Tunbridge Wells & Southborough (10 mins)
* Hildenborough & Sevenoaks (12 mins)
* Paddock Wood & Kings Hill (15 mins)
* Maidstone & Malling (20 mins)
* Edenbridge & Crowborough (25 mins)
Apply Now: Click apply today to start a completely confidential conversation with our team and fast-track your earnings.
Please note: Because we represent a premium manufacturer group, we handle all applications with absolute discretion. We will never contact your current employer without your direct permission.