Service vehicle technician (fast-track to diagnostics)

Service Vehicle Technician (Fast-Track to Diagnostics)

Salary: Up to £32,000 basic salary + monthly bonus (OTE £42,000) Location: Uckfield

About The Business

Our automotive group has been a trusted family name since the late 1950s, built on a rock-solid foundation of customer trust, quality service, and continuous staff development. In our Uckfield workshop, we combine the global strength and advanced technology of a world-leading manufacturer brand with the supportive, friendly atmosphere of a tight-knit local team. We believe in promoting from within, providing our technicians with top-tier facilities, state-of-the-art tools, and a clear, fully funded path to elite career advancement.

What We Offer (The Perks)

• Basic salary up to £32,000 (fully tailored to your current experience).
• Performance-based monthly bonuses ranging from £400 to £1,000 (Structured £42,000 OTE).
• Monday to Friday schedule with Saturdays on a fair, organized team rota.
• All-expenses-paid access to the manufacturer training academy to achieve Diagnostic status.
• Fully funded training to gain your official DVSA MOT Testing License.
• Premium healthcare cash plan plus dedicated mental and physical support.
• Your birthday off as an extra paid day, plus long-service holiday rewards.
• Exclusive employee car scheme and heavily discounted servicing, repairs, and parts.
• Access to premium retail offers, vouchers, and a secure company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a structured mentorship scheme to guide future apprentices.

Why This Position Is Different

• Stop Feeling Stuck: If you have completed your NVQ Level 3 but feel trapped in a workshop that isn't helping you progress, this role provides a direct, fast-tracked route to Diagnostic and Master Tech status.
• Learn Leading-Edge Tech: Get ahead of the curve by mastering world-leading, innovative hybrid and electrical systems with fully funded manufacturer academy courses.
• A "Forever" Career: Work for an established, highly respected dealer group that actively invests deep resources into growing their own technical specialists rather than treating you like a statistic.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine maintenance, comprehensive vehicle health checks, and service work to spotless standards.
• Working alongside senior diagnostic mentors to master hybrid technology, complex electrical systems, and advanced fault-finding.
• Handling core mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension, and steering.
• Actively participating in structured academy courses to fast-track your certifications and promotions.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Qualifications: Must be Level 3 qualified (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio).
• Experience: Proven experience as a Service Technician or Mechanic who has the core mechanical basics down.
• Drive: An ambitious attitude and a genuine desire to sharpen your skills and move into a high-earning diagnostic specialist role.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Our clean, modern facility in Uckfield is perfectly situated for an easy, stress-free daily commute from across East and West Sussex, including:

• Lewes (12 mins)
• Crowborough (15 mins)
• Heathfield (15 mins)
• Haywards Heath (25 mins)
• Brighton (30 mins)

Apply Now

Click apply today to start a completely confidential conversation with our management team. We value your time and respond to every application within 24 to 48 hours.

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.