Senior Vehicle Diagnostic Technician / Master Mechanic (VAG Specialist) 60k

Salary: £45,000+ basic salary + uncapped bonus (Average £1,000+ per month extra)

Location: Sittingbourne Area

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:30) - Strictly No Weekend Working!

About Us

Skip the weekend grind and step into a senior position within a progressive, forward-thinking dealership group that respects your diagnostic mastery. Operating a modern, high-tech workshop in Sittingbourne, we give you the top-tier tools, software, and manufacturer resources needed to diagnose and repair complex issues efficiently. We treat our senior technicians as core business leaders, providing a zero-weekend schedule, advanced master training, and a high-reward structure designed for high earnings and career stability.

Why Join?

• High Guaranteed Basic: £45,000+ basic salary tailored to your diagnostic capabilities and master tech credentials.
• Uncapped High-Yield Bonus: Exceptional bonus structure where senior diagnostic techs routinely earn £1,000+ per month extra in efficiency bonuses.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule (08:30 - 17:30)-strictly zero weekend working so your weekends remain 100% your own.
• Immediate Factory Academy Access: Full manufacturer training direct through the official Volkswagen Group (VAG) programme, supporting your path to Master Technician accreditation.
• Subsidised Car Scheme: Exclusive access to employee vehicle purchase discounts and low-cost subsidised car options.
• Long-Term Healthcare & Security: Employer-funded private healthcare scheme (Benenden or equivalent) based on years of service, plus dedicated tool insurance and a company savings plan.
• Family Perks & Wellbeing: Deep discounts on parts/servicing for family members, staff incentives (including hotel breaks), employee wellbeing assistance, and clear growth pathways.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complex Diagnostics: Isolating and troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and network faults across the VAG platform using dealer diagnostic systems.
• Advanced Repairs: Undertaking complex component overhauls, engine re-fits, timing chains, gearboxes, and high-level vehicle repairs.
• VAG Master Standards: Carrying out software flashes, warranty diagnostic procedures, and complex electronic health checks.
• Workshop Mentorship: Providing technical guidance to junior technicians and supporting overall workshop efficiency.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair with proven senior/master diagnostic experience.
• Expert diagnostic capabilities and fault-finding habits (VAG/German brand experience strongly preferred).
• High standard of craftsmanship with a focus on quality and workshop productivity.
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally positioned in Sittingbourne with convenient road links across Swale, Medway, and Mid-Kent:

• Faversham & Iwade: 8-10 mins
• Sheerness & Isle of Sheppey: 12-15 mins
• Rainham & Gillingham: 12-15 mins
• Maidstone & Canterbury: 18-20 mins

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