Junior Service Technician / Car Mechanic (Multi-Brand Specialist)

Junior Service Technician / Car Mechanic (Multi-Brand Specialist)

Salary: Up to £35,000 strong basic salary (Realistic £40,000 OTE with bonuses)

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Area

Hours: Monday - Friday + Relaxed 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota

About Us

Established in 1970, we are a highly successful, family-run dealership group with a proud history serving motorists across Kent. Operating a busy, modern, fully equipped workshop in Tunbridge Wells, we combine the cutting-edge backing of a major franchise with the warm, supportive atmosphere of a true family business. We treat our staff with respect and continuously invest in our premises, tools, and people, offering an engaging, varied, and fast-paced workload where no two days are the same.

Why Join?

• Strong Basic Pay: Up to £35,000 secure basic salary tailored to your current experience, with an accessible £40,000 OTE.
• Fully Funded Qualifications: We cover 100% of the costs for your professional qualifications, including official MOT Tester licensing.
• Elite EV & Hybrid Certifications: Stay ahead of the industry curve with fully funded, manufacturer-approved Electric Vehicle and Hybrid training.
• Great Work-Life Balance: Clean Monday to Friday schedule with only one short Saturday morning shift per month (1-in-4 rota).
• Generous Time Off: 28 days total holiday per year (20 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays).
• Zero Corporate Stress: Enjoy a bright, modern workshop stocked with current diagnostic kit-without the frantic corporate PLC pressure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing & Maintenance: Carrying out routine servicing, manufacturer maintenance, and safety inspections across a diverse mix of brands.
• Diagnostics & Software: Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults using up-to-date dealer diagnostic tools, warranty work, and software updates.
• MOT Testing: Conducting MOT inspections to compliance standards (or completing funded training to gain your smart card).
• Workshop Standards: Collaborating with a supportive service team while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient bay.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent portfolio).
• Proven hands-on workshop or independent garage experience with a positive attitude and willingness to learn multi-brand platforms.
• Existing MOT smart card is a plus (though training is fully provided).
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Ideally located in Royal Tunbridge Wells with smooth, stress-free road links across West Kent and East Sussex:

• Southborough: 5 mins
• Tonbridge & Hildenborough: 10 mins
• Crowborough & Paddock Wood: 15 mins
• Sevenoaks, Wadhurst & Heathfield: 20 mins

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