Senior Vehicle Technician
- Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- £40,000-44,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
No weekends
Award-Winning Independent Garage
50 Years of Trading with Loyal Customer Base
Clean, Modern Workshop with Up-to-Date EquipmentWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join our Client's reputable independent garage in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.Our Client has a strong reputation for customer service, recently winning The British Independent Garage of the Year Award for Customer Service. They pride themselves on delivering quality work across a range of makes and models, maintaining a clean, well-equipped workshop, and offering a supportive, team-focused working environment.As a Senior Vehicle Technician, you will carry out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on a wide variety of vehicles, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard while maintaining accurate documentation. This role is ideal for a technician looking for stability, a positive working environment, and a strong work-life balance with no weekend work.What's in it for you as a Senior Vehicle Technician?
- Competitive Basic Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
- Team bonus on labour sales (target circa £4,000)
- Monday - Friday working hours (08:00am - 17:00pm)
- No weekend working - Excellent work-life balance
- Clean, modern workshop environment
- Award-winning, family-feel business with strong staff retention
- Supportive management structure and team culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Carrying out servicing, repairs, and maintenance across various makes and models
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
- Completing internal documentation accurately and on time
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to the workshop training programme
- Ensuring work is completed in a safe and compliant manner.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Ideally 10 years of workshop experience to a high standard
- Competence in literacy, numeracy, and IT
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving