BMW & MINI Vehicle Technician
Application Deadline: 6 May 2026
Department: Car Service
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Reporting To: Rob Beazley - Aftersales Manager
Compensation: £41,200 - £50,000 / year
Description
Reclaim your weekends and unlock earning potential that matches your performance. At Vines, you’ll never work weekends and your earnings aren’t capped by a pay plan, they’re driven by your productivity.
With a structured pay plan and transparent bonus scheme, you’ll know exactly what you need to do to maximise your income. Whether you’re hitting target or pushing beyond, your effort directly drives your earnings. Bonus is paid in 30-minute increments, so every bit of extra effort counts.
You’ll also benefit from:
* Joining bonus of up to £2,000, paid within your first month
* Monthly bonus paid on productivity (up to £12,900+ annually depending on performance)
* Additional one-off bonuses for Hybrid and EV qualifications
* Clear progression from Technician → ATA → Senior → Master
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, between 8am and 6pm—giving you the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of work.
All of this, in a role where your work-life balance is protected—no weekends, no guesswork, just reward for what you deliver.
Salary Bandings | Salary | OTE (based on 8 hours sold per day for service & 6.5 for seniors).
Service Technician (Non Brand /ATA) | £35,500 | £41,200 *up to £35,500 dependent upon experience
Accredited BMW Service Technician | £41,000 | £45,000
BMW Accredited Senior | £45,000 | £50,000
What you will be doing:
* Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and technical issues on our vehicles.
* Diagnose and carry out repairs effectively and efficiently within manufacturers’ servicing and repair times.
* Perform routine maintenance and inspections on vehicles according to BMW standards
* Advise and report on vehicle and parts faults and servicing requirements noticed while working on vehicles, including future servicing repair requirements
* Look for ways to identify future customer costs savings by recommending preventative maintenance and appropriate vehicle expenditure
What We're Looking For:
* Level 3 NVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
* City & Guilds qualification or other adequate qualifications.
* BMW Senior Technician qualification or equivalent from prestigious retailer
* Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
* Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Career development and progression is incredibly important to us so, in return we offer nationally recognised pathways for BMW Technician Accreditation at the BMW Group Training Academy in Berkshire, with the opportunity to progress to Master Technician.
Why work for Vines:
* Awesome Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
* Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
* Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
* Training Provided: Don’t worry if you’re new to this; we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed!
* 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
* Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
* Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
* Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
* Enhanced Parental Benefits
* Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
* Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
* Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!
For more details, check out our staff benefits.
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