Service Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (VAG Specialist Pathway)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary + uncapped performance bonus (Avg. £500-£700/mo, top techs £1k+/mo)

Location: Kent / West Sussex Region

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

About Us

Skip the weekend grind and join a progressive, forward-thinking dealership group where your career growth is backed by genuine investments. Operating a modern, high-tech workshop environment, we give you the tools, support, and manufacturer resources needed to deliver top-tier repairs without the corporate burn-out. We treat our technicians as key professionals, providing a stable working pattern, continuous upskilling, and a rewards package designed for exceptional earnings and long-term security.

Why Join?

• High Basic Pay: £30,000 - £40,000 secure basic salary tailored directly to your hands-on experience and qualifications.
• Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Average technicians earn an additional £500 - £700 per month, with high performers regularly taking home £1,000+ per month in bonus pay.
• 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 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 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), 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/Master Technician accreditations.
• Workshop Excellence: Delivering a "Right First Time" fix standard while collaborating with a high-performing service and workshop team.

Requirements

• 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.
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally positioned for an easy, stress-free daily commute from key regional hubs:

• Medway / Maidstone: 10-15 mins
• Tonbridge / Tunbridge Wells: 15-20 mins
• Crawley / Horsham: 20-25 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.