Skilled Vehicle Technician Wanted: Stop Just Being a Number!
Company: Johnny’s Garage
Location: Wrexham, Wales, UK
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per year + Performance Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (No weekends!)
Are you a skilled mechanic who is tired of the dealership grind? Are you sick of being pushed to meet unrealistic sales targets and working unpaid overtime? Do you want to work in an environment where your hard work is noticed, rewarded, and you get your weekends back?
Johnny’s Garage is a highly respected, independent auto repair centre in Wrexham. We are growing fast, and we are looking for a dedicated Experienced Vehicle Technician to join our close-knit team.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We believe that great mechanics deserve great treatment. When you join Johnny’s Garage, you’re getting a career with real perks:
- Top-Tier Pay: A highly competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, depending on your experience.
- Performance Bonuses: On top of your salary, you’ll receive bonuses directly tied to the garage’s success. (Please note: bonuses apply after the successful completion of the probationary period).
- Tool Allowance: We respect your investment in your trade. We provide an annual tool allowance of up to £500 to help you maintain and upgrade your personal kit.
- Honest Work, No Upselling Pressure: We do not force our team to “find” work. We fix what needs fixing, honestly and transparently.
- Fully Paid Training: We want you to be the best. We cover 100% of the costs for ongoing training, including EV/Hybrid courses if you want to upskill.
- A Premium Benefits Package:
– 5% Employer Pension Contribution (well above the UK legal minimum).
– Paid Overtime: If extra hours are ever required, they are paid at Time and a Half (1.5x).
– Great Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Keep your weekends for yourself and your family!
– Brand-New Equipment: Every piece of kit in our workshop is less than 2 years old — top-of-the-range tools, lifts, and diagnostic equipment. If something is needed, we buy it. No excuses, no waiting.
– A Great Atmosphere: We are a close-knit team that works hard but enjoys what we do, in a clean, professional environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be tackling a variety of jobs, keeping every day interesting:
- Performing high-quality general mechanical repairs, servicing, and maintenance on all makes and models.
- Diagnosing faults accurately and efficiently.
- Replacing components such as timing belts, clutches, brakes, and suspension parts.
- Working closely with the Garage Manager and MOT Testers to ensure a smooth workflow.
Who We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in a professional workshop.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
- Skills: Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently on complex repairs.
- Attitude: A team player who takes pride in doing the job right the first time.
Ready to Shift Gears in Your Career?
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply today and join a garage that actually cares about its mechanics!
How to apply:
- Call us on landline: 01978 784738
- Call/Text mobile: 07701 358955
- Email your CV to: [email protected]
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
