Vehicle Technician / Fleet Mechanic - Cars, Vans & Buses (£35k-£50k Base NO Weekends)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience & skill level)

Location: Sevenoaks Area (Free secure on-site parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:30) Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Bored of the Same Routine Every Single Day?

If you're tired of spinning oil filters on identical hatchbacks or grinding through high-pressure corporate targets, this is the breath of fresh air your career needs.

We are a proud, long-established independent specialist in Sevenoaks keeping our local community moving. From family cars and light commercial vans (LCVs) to local buses and specialist fleet vehicles, we deliver a massive variety of hands-on mechanical work. Every day brings a new challenge, a different drivetrain, and a chance to use your actual problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us? (The Perks)

• £35,000 - £50,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary: Exceptional pay scale tailored directly to your hands-on experience and qualifications.
• 100% Weekend-Free: Monday to Friday schedule only-closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays!
• Unbeatable Work Variety: Work across modern passenger cars, commercial vans, minibuses, and local transport fleets.
• Community Focus: Take real pride in keeping local businesses, school fleets, and residents safely on the road.
• Fully Equipped Workshop: Access modern diagnostic platforms, heavy-duty lifts, and specialist commercial tooling.
• Great Benefits Package: 30 days total holiday (including Bank Holidays), secure company pension scheme, supplied workwear, and free secure parking.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventive maintenance across cars, vans, and buses.
• Executing core mechanical repairs: clutches, brakes, timing belts/chains, steering, and heavy-duty suspension setups.
• Utilizing modern multi-make diagnostic equipment to trace mechanical and electrical faults.
• Preparing commercial vehicles and cars for annual MOT and fleet safety compliance checks.
• Maintaining clean bay standards and accurate workshop documentation.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Broad mechanical capability and a willingness to work across diverse vehicle platforms (car, van, or PSV experience all welcome!).
• Strong work ethic, reliable team attitude, and pride in clean, accurate work.
• Valid full UK driving licence (Category D / PSV licence is a bonus, but not required).

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in Sevenoaks with fast, straightforward road links across West Kent and Surrey:

• Otford: 6 mins
• Westerham: 12 mins
• Tonbridge: 15 mins
• Oxted: 20 mins
• Royal Tunbridge Wells: 22 mins

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