Service Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic - Independent Dealer - EV Training

Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (£50,000+ OTE with bonuses & overtime)

Location: Maidstone Area (Highly commutable from Aylesford, Medway, Sittingbourne & Tonbridge)

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:30) + Minimal 1-in-3 Saturday mornings (Paid as extra income)

About Us

We are a highly respected, independently owned main dealership with over 100 years of heritage proudly serving motorists across Kent. Combining the backing, high-tech diagnostic tools, and standards of a franchised dealer with the warmth, agility, and culture of a family-run business, we offer the absolute best of both worlds. Management knows your name, and your hard work is genuinely noticed, valued, and well-rewarded without corporate bureaucracy or cold spreadsheets.

Why Join?

• High Basic & Realistic Earnings: £32,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic salary with performance productivity bonuses allowing top techs to comfortably clear £50,000+ OTE.
• Independent Family Culture: Enjoy the resources of a premier franchise combined with the personal support, job security, and down-to-earth atmosphere of a family business.
• Minimal Weekend Working: Standard Mon-Fri week (08:00 - 17:30) with only 1-in-3 Saturday mornings fully paid as extra overtime income.
• Fully Funded Academy Pathways: Complete manufacturer academy training with clear pathways to reach Master Tech status, plus funded MOT Tester and EV/Hybrid Level 3/4 certifications.
• Diverse Fleet Mix: Work across a clean mix of high-spec passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), keeping your work varied and engaging.
• Tool Insurance Scheme: Comprehensive tool insurance provided to protect your equipment investment.
• Solid Group Perks: Generous staff and family discounts on vehicle purchases, servicing, MOTs, and parts, plus company pension scheme and full paid holiday allowance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnostics & Repairs: Using modern diagnostic equipment to fault-find and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues on a diverse fleet of passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
• EV & Hybrid Maintenance: Working on modern alternative-fuel vehicles, performing routine diagnostics, safety checks, and repairs on advanced Electric & Hybrid systems.
• Core Servicing: Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle health checks, maintenance, and safety inspections to exceptional standards.
• Quality Control: Completing repairs right the first time while maintaining a clean, safe, and pristine workshop environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
• Confident experience working on cars or LCVs (background in both is desirable, but technicians keen to learn both are encouraged to apply).
• Open to gaining an MOT licence or leveling up EV/Hybrid credentials through our fully funded academy.
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Ideally situated in Maidstone with swift, direct road links across Kent:

• Aylesford, Detling & Bearsted: 5-10 mins
• Medway Towns (Rochester/Chatham/Gillingham): 15 mins
• Sittingbourne & Tonbridge: 18-20 mins
• Faversham, Sevenoaks & Ashford: 22-25 mins

Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local industry is small. Your enquiry will be handled with total privacy; we will never contact your current employer or share your details without your explicit permission.