Take your technical career to the next level with a respected franchised dealership group. We are looking for a dynamic Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join our main dealership team in Bridgend. Whether you come from an independent garage background or a main dealer environment, we offer a high-performance workspace focused on quality servicing, diagnostics, and manufacture-standard repairs.
The Rewards
* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 OTE (On-Target Earnings including bonus).
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (Enjoy excellent weekday hours).
* Bonus Potential: Generous monthly performance-related efficiency bonus scheme to boost your take-home pay.
* Overtime: Saturday mornings available and paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half.
* Future Growth: Full manufacturer-accredited technical training provided with clear progression pathways.
* Perks: Main dealer car scheme, generous employee discounts, workplace pension, referral programmes, eyecare vouchers, and extra holiday based on length of service.
About the Company We represent a major franchised automotive brand at the forefront of retail and technical excellence. Our Bridgend dealership is a busy, modern hub equipped with the latest main-dealer diagnostic tools and a steady stream of manufacturer-standard work. We provide a highly professional, team-oriented environment where technicians receive continuous official training and genuine opportunities to progress their careers within a stable dealer network.
Your Role As a core Vehicle Technician in our Bridgend team, you will:
* Mechanical & Electrical Repair: Carry out motor vehicle servicing, routine maintenance, and mechanical repairs to approved manufacturer standards.
* Diagnostics: Troubleshoot and rectify electrical and mechanical faults using specialized manufacturer systems.
* Customer Excellence: Maintain high efficiency and "right first time" standards to ensure unbeatable customer service.
* Digital Integration: Complete digital multi-point inspections and work cards accurately using our internal IT systems.
* Teamwork: Work confidently as an individual on complex tasks while collaborating closely with the workshop and service advice teams.
Featured Role Benefit: Enhanced Overtime Rates, Uncapped Bonus, and Full Manufacturer Training
By joining our established franchised workshop, you take direct control of your career and earning potential. On top of your monthly efficiency bonus, any voluntary Saturday morning overtime is boosted to time-and-a-half. To ensure your skills stay sharp and ahead of industry changes, we completely fund and provide structured, manufacturer-accredited training pathways—giving you direct access to official brand credentials and premium technical advancement.
What You Need
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent qualification).
* Experience: Previous main dealership experience is ideal, though we highly welcome strong technicians looking to step up from an independent garage.
* Key Strengths: A strong technical knowledge base, solid IT literacy, a professional work ethic, and a positive team player mindset.
* Compliance: A full UK driving licence is required. The successful candidate will complete a basic DBS check, fully paid for by the employer. An MOT tester licence is preferred but not essential.
Location & Search Reach Based at our main dealer hub in Bridgend, our workshop is perfectly located and offers a straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Porthcawl, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Ogmore Vale, Llantrisant, and the surrounding South Wales areas.
We are hiring now. Click Apply to join our elite main dealership technical team in Bridgend.