Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic - Use Workshop for Personal Cars (Mon to Fri Only)

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)

Location: Brighton Area (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday only (08:00 - 17:00) Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

Based right in the heart of Brighton, we are a thriving independent garage known for exceptional customer loyalty, honest service, and a brilliant workshop culture. We operate like a real family business with a supportive, down-to-earth owner who treats staff with genuine respect. We completely reject high-pressure micromanagement, flat-rate traps, and frantic quotas, opting instead for a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a clean, high-spec facility where quality craftsmanship always comes first.

Why Join?

• £38,000 - £42,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary (with regular pay reviews)
• 100% Weekend-Free (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00)
• Workshop Access for Personal Cars (use ramps and equipment for your own projects)
• Realistic Pace & Workloads (no flat-rate target pressure or unrealistic time caps)
• Healthcare Scheme (company-supported coverage for you and your family)
• Fully Funded Technical Training & Diagnostic Development
• 28 Days Paid Holiday (20 Days + Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Relaxed, Down-to-Earth Work Environment
• Be Part of a Family-Run Business that genuinely cares about its staff
• Enjoy Job Security-many team members stay for years

Why This Position Is Different

• Escape Main-Dealer Targets: Step away from corporate flag-rate pressures and focus on proper, right-first-time mechanical craftsmanship.
• Reclaim Your Personal Time: Enjoy a clean Monday to Friday schedule with zero weekend shifts and full access to workshop ramps for your own vehicle projects.
• Zero Corporate Micromanagement: Work directly with a supportive owner who values quality work, honesty, and a calm, friendly workshop environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, health checks, and scheduled maintenance across various vehicle makes and models.
• Executing core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and engine components.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic tools to identify, isolate, and repair mechanical and electronic faults.
• Supporting MOT prep and carrying out post-test repair work as required.
• Maintaining clean bay standards, accurate job cards, and strict workshop health & safety protocols.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven experience working inside an independent garage or fast-fit/dealership environment.
• Confident with routine diagnostics, servicing, and core mechanical overhauls.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in Brighton, perfectly positioned to avoid major town traffic bottlenecks:

• Hove: 5 mins
• Southwick & Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
• Lewes: 15 mins
• Worthing: 25 mins
• Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath: 25 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Brighton trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.