Car Mechanic

 Job Title: Car Mechanic

Location:  Maidstone 

Pay/Day rate/Salary: £30,000– £35,000 per annum DOE

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 (Saturdays on rota)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

We are hiring for a Car Mechanic who has a recognised motor industry qualification and can work on modern vehicle diagnostic and repair systems in Maidstone. This is a dealership-based technician role and you will be using both manufacturer and personal tools to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs to high standards.

Duties of a Vehicle Technician

In this role, you will be working in the workshop team to ensure vehicle servicing and repairs are completed accurately and efficiently. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

1. Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
2. Performing thorough vehicle health checks and reporting issues to the Service Advisor
3. Working to manufacturer service and repair standards
4. Completing job cards and service reports with accuracy
5. Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations

Skills and experience of a Vehicle Technician

As a Vehicle Technician, you need to have experience with:

1. Routine vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs
2. Diagnostic systems and fault-finding processes

It would be beneficial to the Vehicle Technician role if you also had:

1. NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
2. MOT Tester certification (Class 4)
3. Manufacturer-specific training (desirable but not essential)

What the client offers a Vehicle Technician

This client offers:

• A competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience
• Bonus schemes based on performance and productivity
• Manufacturer-led training and career progression opportunities

About the Client

Our client is a prestige automotive retailer and service provider that operates a large dealership and workshop facility in the Nottingham area. They are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll be joining a busy and supportive team of qualified technicians, and the client environment includes a state-of-the-art workshop and showroom with access to the latest diagnostic technology.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Asha on (phone number removed).

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed))