Service Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (VAG Specialist Pathway - £1k/mo Bonus Potential)

Salary: Up to £45,000 guaranteed basic salary + uncapped bonus (£58,000 realistic OTE with £1k+/mo bonus potential)

Location: Maidstone Area (Free secure staff parking)

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Skip the Weekend Grind and Accelerate Your Career with Immediate VAG Academy Training

Join a progressive, forward-thinking dealership group in Maidstone where your career growth is backed by genuine manufacturer investment. Operating a modern, high-tech workshop environment, we give you the tools, support, and resources needed to deliver top-tier repairs without corporate burnout.

We treat our technicians as key professionals-providing a stable, weekend-free working pattern, continuous upskilling, and a rewards package designed for exceptional earnings and long-term security.

Why Join Us? (The Perks & Earning Potential)

• Up to £45,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Top-tier basic pay tailored directly to your hands-on experience and qualifications.
• £58,000 Realistic OTE (£1k+/mo Bonus Potential): Highly lucrative, uncapped performance bonus scheme allowing top technicians to boost total earnings to £58,000+ per year with regular £1,000+ monthly bonus payouts.
• 100% Weekend-Free Schedule: Monday to Friday (08:30 - 17:30)-strictly zero weekend shifts so your weekends remain 100% your own!
• Immediate Factory Academy Enrollment: Full manufacturer training provided directly through the official Volkswagen Group programme, starting immediately upon joining.
• Subsidised Car Scheme: Exclusive access to vehicle purchase discounts and low-cost subsidised employee car options.
• Private Healthcare & Security: Employer-funded private healthcare scheme based on 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), an employee wellbeing program, and structured career pathways.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing & Repairs: Undertaking routine manufacturer maintenance, vehicle health inspections, and multi-system mechanical repairs.
• VAG Diagnostics: Utilizing factory-level diagnostic software under guided training to isolate electrical and mechanical faults accurately.
• Continuous Upskilling: Participating in regular Volkswagen manufacturer training modules to advance toward Senior and Master Technician accreditations.
• Workshop Excellence: Delivering a "Right First Time" fix standard while collaborating with a high-performing service and workshop team.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Proven hands-on workshop experience in a garage or dealership setting.
• Eager, detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to complete manufacturer qualifications and hit efficiency targets.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally positioned in Maidstone with fast, straightforward road links across central Kent:

• Maidstone: Local
• Aylesford & Larkfield: 10 mins
• Bearsted & Hollingbourne: 10 mins
• Rochester & Chatham (Medway): 15 mins
• Tonbridge & Malling: 15-20 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.