Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (VAG Department Specialist - £35k-£45k Base Mon-Fri)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 guaranteed basic salary (PAYE) Self-Employed options available for higher net pay

Location: Croydon, South London / Surrey Border (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) Strictly NO Weekend Working!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (PAYE or Self-Employed)

Lead a Brand-New VAG Specialist Department with Zero Weekend Shifts & Complete Contract Freedom!

Are you an experienced VAG or specialist technician looking for a key role where you actually have a say in the workshop, earn top-market pay, and protect your work-life balance?

Join a highly established, reputable independent specialist in Croydon. Already renowned across South London for high-end British/Jaguar specialist work, we are launching a dedicated Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) department. We are looking for a skilled technician to help drive and shape this brand-new service arm in a modern, fully equipped facility.

Why Technicians Apply (The Highlights)

• £35,000 - £45,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: High, secure basic pay tailored directly to your technical capabilities and VAG experience.
• Contract Freedom (PAYE or Self-Employed): Choose full PAYE security with all company benefits, or opt for a self-employed arrangement to maximize your take-home earnings.
• 100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Strictly Monday to Friday-no weekend rotas or Saturday shifts, ever!
• Key Ground-Floor Role: Shape and grow our new VAG department while working on an engaging mix of VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and prestige British platforms.
• Pace Over Pressure: Escape corporate dealership micromanagement and artificial flat-rate targets-work in an environment that prioritizes fixed-right-first-time quality.
• Full Benefits Package: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays), NEST pension scheme, and free secure staff parking.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing high-standard routine servicing, mechanical repairs, and multi-point inspections across VAG models and specialist vehicles.
• Assisting with the technical setup, diagnostic workflow, and tooling for our new VAG department.
• Utilizing advanced diagnostic software to trace, map, and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Executing core mechanical overhauls including cambelts, chains, clutches, brakes, suspension, and engine components.
• Maintaining clean bay standards and accurate digital service records.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven hands on experience working on VAG (VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda) or prestige platforms inside an independent or main dealer setting.
• Strong diagnostic capability and confidence with mechanical/electrical fault finding.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in Croydon with fast road access across South London and Surrey:

• Croydon: Local
• Sutton & Wallington: 10-15 mins
• Mitcham & Thornton Heath: 10-15 mins
• Purley & Coulsdon: 15 mins
• Bromley & Beckenham: 20 mins
• Epsom & Redhill: 25 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.