Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary + Performance Bonuses & 1.5x Overtime
Location: West Malling Area (Free secure on-site staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday + Fair Saturday Rotation (Paid at Time & a Half!)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Stagnating in Your Current Workshop with No Clear Way Up?
Join a thriving, award-winning family dealership in West Malling that combines main dealer standards with local family-business flexibility. Operating a premier facility alongside a high-volume used car division, we completely reject corporate red tape and micromanagement.
In our workshop, junior technicians are never left to struggle alone. We offer a supportive, down-to-earth environment where managers have your back, colleagues work as a real team, and you are given 1-on-1 mentorship and direct manufacturer training to build a top-tier technician career.
Why Join Us? (The Perks)
- £28,000 – £35,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Solid starting basic pay tailored directly to your current experience level.
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Overtime Paid at 1.5x: All Saturday rota shifts and extra hours are paid at Time & a Half to significantly boost your take-home pay.
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Birthday Off: Enjoy your birthday every year as an extra paid day off!
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1-on-1 Senior Mentorship: Learn advanced diagnostic logic and complex repair techniques directly alongside master-level technicians.
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Fully Funded Academy Training: Direct access to official manufacturer training pathways, DVSA MOT tester courses, and EV/Hybrid modules.
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Zero Corporate Micromanagement: Work in an encouraging workshop culture that prioritizes learning, quality work, and team support.
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Full Perks Package: Free secure parking, regular company social events, staff discounts on vehicles/parts, sick pay, and secure company pension.
What You'll Be Doing
- Servicing & Maintenance: Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, multi-point health checks, and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) across new and multi-brand used fleets.
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Core Mechanical Repairs: Handling all-round repairs including brakes, suspension components, steering setups, exhausts, and minor engine work.
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Diagnostic Upskilling: Learning to use modern diagnostic scan tools and scope equipment under senior technician guidance.
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Workshop Standards: Maintaining a clean, safe working bay, accurate job logs, and right-first-time standards.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or 1 to 3 years of hands-on workshop experience).
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Ambitious mindset with a strong work ethic and a clear drive to learn multi-brand platforms.
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Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in West Malling with fast, stress-free road links across central Kent:
- Larkfield, Leybourne & Kings Hill: 5 mins
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Snodland & Aylesford: 10 mins
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Maidstone: 12–15 mins
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Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Wrotham: 15–20 mins
Apply Now (100% Confidential Guarantee)
Ready to step into an award-winning family dealership that actively invests in your growth? Click apply today to initiate a 100% confidential conversation directly with management.
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is close-knit. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
