Elevate Your Mechanical Skills in a Brand-New Specialist Workshop!
Are you an ambitious service technician or mechanic with at least 2 years of hands-on workshop experience, looking to step up into a specialist 4x4 and SUV environment with zero weekend work?
We are a highly rated, established independent specialist expanding into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in the Lewes area. We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Service Technician to carry out maintenance, routine repairs, and servicing while working alongside master technicians to level up your diagnostic capability.
If you have a solid 2-year foundation handling core mechanical repairs and servicing, a strong work ethic, and take genuine pride in clean work, we will invest in your continuous development.
Why Apply? (The Perks & Work Environment)
- £32,000 – £36,000 Guaranteed Base Pay: Competitive, market-leading basic salary with clear, structured progression pathways up to Senior Technician pay brackets.
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100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Strictly Monday to Friday—enjoy every single weekend completely off to recharge.
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Brand-New Workshop Setup: Command a clean, well-lit bay inside a pristine facility fitted with modern hydraulic lifts, high-spec diagnostic software, and dedicated staff rooms.
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Master Tech Mentorship: Work alongside senior specialists across complex mechanical overhauls, 4x4 drive-line systems, and advanced diagnostic fault-finding.
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Pace Over Pressure: Ditch frantic, quick-fit assembly lines—focus on high-quality engineering and right-first-time repairs.
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Full Benefits Package: 28 days total paid holiday (20 days + 8 Bank Holidays), NEST pension scheme, workwear/PPE provided, and free secure staff parking on site.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performing routine vehicle servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections to high standards.
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Carrying out core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension components, steering setups, clutches, and exhaust systems.
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Utilizing diagnostic software alongside senior technicians to learn complex electrical troubleshooting and advanced fault-finding.
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Maintaining clean bay safety, proper tool care, and high-standard workshop housekeeping.
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Completing clear inspection reports and digital Vehicle Health Checks (VHCs).
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working in a professional garage, independent workshop, or dealership setting.
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NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
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Strong core servicing and mechanical skills with a desire to build expertise on 4x4 and SUV platforms.
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Reliable, quality-focused mindset with great attention to detail.
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Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Situated in the Lewes area with an easy daily commute across East and West Sussex:
- Ringmer & Malling: Local (5–10 mins)
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Brighton & Hove: 15 mins
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Uckfield: 15 mins
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Burgess Hill: 20 mins
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Hailsham: 20 mins
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Eastbourne: 25 mins
Apply Now (100% Confidential Guarantee)
Ready to take your mechanical career forward in a brand-new facility with zero weekend shifts? Click apply today to submit your CV for an informal, 100% confidential chat with our workshop management team.
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We understand the Sussex trade is close-knit. Your application will be handled with total privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your inquiry without your explicit permission.
