Vehicle Technician Wanted - Edmonstone Garage Ltd – Edinburgh
Are you a motivated and capable technician but feel your skills are underappreciated and your progression is stagnating? Perhaps you want to broaden your experience or are looking to escape the pressure of dealership life and join a team where you are valued?
Join a friendly, modern independent garage where your skills are valued and work-life balance genuinely matters.
We believe the best technicians are shaped by experience—getting hands-on with a variety of diagnostic and mechanical challenges that build knowledge, sharpen skills and develop expertise. Our team has a genuine passion for vehicle diagnostics and repairs. We live and breathe the trade, sharing knowledge, supporting one another and continually developing our skills to become better technicians.
What we offer:
- £36,000 per annum
- Supportive down-to-earth team
- No unrealistic targets
- Clean well-equipped workshop
- Ongoing training & development (inhouse or external)
- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm — 40-hour working week with a 1-hour lunch break
- No Weekend Work
- Annual bonus
- 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays ( Incl.Christmas holiday closure)
- Free mot on your car and discount parts
- Paid training and development
- Company events and social activities
- Private medical healthcare (optional)
- Workplace pension
- Sick pay
The role:
Servicing, repairs, fault finding and diagnostics across all makes and models, including clutches, timing belts and wet belts.
Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify issues accurately.
Perform repairs and maintenance on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension systems, and other vehicle components.
Interpret technical diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.
Maintain detailed service records and documentation for all repairs performed.
Diagnose vehicles using specialized equipment and software to pinpoint malfunctions swiftly.
Support vehicle assembly or disassembly processes as needed for repairs or upgrades.
You’ll work to a high standard in a relaxed but professional environment, tackling a varied range of mechanical and diagnostic faults.
You’ll need:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the automotive trade
- Currently working within the automotive industry
- Diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Focused, hardworking and professional attitude
- Passion for automotive diagnostics and repairs
- Full UK driving licence
- Your own tools
Ready for a better way of working? Apply now or message us directly.
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
