Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 basic salary (OTE £50,000+ with performance bonus & overtime)
Location: Maidstone Area (Free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:30, 45 hrs/wk) | 1-in-3 Saturday Morning Rota (Paid Overtime)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Being Just Another Number in a Faceless Corporate Garage?
Join a highly respected, long-established automotive group with over 100 years of heritage in Kent. Combining top-tier main dealer standards with a warm, family-run culture, we treat our technicians as the key experts they are—with competitive base pay, uncapped bonus potential, and full manufacturer academy support.
Work across an engaging mix of high-spec passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in an immaculate, state-of-the-art Maidstone workshop equipped with modern diagnostic suites.
What We Offer (The Perks)
- £32,000 – £42,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Negotiable based directly on your technical background and qualifications.
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Uncapped £50,000+ OTE: Highly achievable productivity bonuses plus paid Saturday overtime.
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Balanced Schedule: Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:30) with a light 1-in-3 Saturday morning rota (paid as additional overtime income).
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Full Manufacturer Academy Training: Direct pathways to Master Technician accreditation, fully funded official DVSA MOT licence courses, and advanced Electric & Hybrid (EV) certifications.
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Comprehensive Tool Insurance: Protect your valuable investment with our dedicated tool cover scheme.
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Generous Staff Discounts: Massive savings on vehicle purchases, servicing, MOTs, and parts for you and your family.
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True Job Security: Long-term career stability backed by a trusted 100-year-old regional group.
Why This Position Is Different
- Cars & Vans Fleet Variety: Say goodbye to single-vehicle monotony by working on a diverse mix of modern passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
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Electric & Hybrid Future-Proofing: Gain hands-on exposure and formal certifications on modern alternative-fuel powertrains.
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Supportive Family Culture: Directors who know your name, a team that backs you up, and zero toxic target pressures.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and vehicle health checks to manufacturer standards across cars and LCVs.
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Performing routine diagnostics, safety checks, and high-voltage repairs on advanced Electric & Hybrid systems.
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Utilizing dealer-level diagnostic suites to fault-find and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
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Completing right-first-time repairs while maintaining clean bay standards and accurate job logs.
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Collaborating closely with service advisors and workshop controllers to ensure smooth turnaround.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
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Experience working on both cars and vans (LCVs) is desirable, but strong car-only or van-only techs keen to expand their skills are welcome!
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Open to technicians looking to gain an MOT tester licence or level up EV/Hybrid credentials through our academy.
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Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Maidstone with fast, straightforward access across Mid Kent:
- Aylesford & Bearsted: 5–10 mins
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West Malling & Kings Hill: 12 mins
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Chatham & Rochester: 15 mins
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Sittingbourne: 20 mins
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Tonbridge: 20 mins
Apply Now (100% Confidential Guarantee)
Click apply today to start a 100% confidential discussion directly with our management team.
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is a close-knit community. Every application is handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
