Salary: £34,000 – £42,000 basic salary (Negotiable based on experience)
Location: Paddock Wood Area (Free secure on-site staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday + Shared Saturday morning rota
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Rushed Flat-Rate Targets, Boring Component Swapping, and Corporate Micromanagement?
Step away from the corporate volume grind and join Paddock Wood's premier independent service and MOT centre. Holding a stellar 4.9-star Google rating with over 100 glowing customer reviews, we build our reputation on technical excellence, honest advice, and taking genuine pride in our work.
We don't answer to faceless shareholders or enforce soul-destroying daily unit targets. Instead, we provide a clean, modern workspace equipped with high-end diagnostic gear and dedicated training facilities where your skills are respected and your pay is secure.
Why Technicians Apply (The Perks & Work Environment)
- £34,000 – £42,000 Base Salary: High guaranteed basic pay fully negotiable based on your hands-on capabilities.
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Pace Over Pressure: Escape relentless dealer micromanagement—take the time required to deliver true "Right First Time" mechanical craftsmanship.
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On-Site Dedicated Training Facility: Direct access to structured on-site upskilling and employer-funded training courses to elevate your diagnostic and repair skills.
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Comprehensive Healthcare Scheme: Employer-backed healthcare cover included alongside a secure company pension scheme.
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Prestige & All-Makes Multi-Brand Variety: Work on an engaging fleet ranging from everyday commuters to premium prestige models using modern, advanced diagnostic software.
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Full Benefits Package: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays), free company workwear/PPE, and secure staff parking right outside.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performing high-standard routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections across a wide mix of makes and models.
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Utilizing modern diagnostic suites to trace, map, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
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Executing core mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension setups, clutches, timing belts/chains, and engine overhauls.
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Completing clear service documentation and collaborating with a friendly front-of-house advisor team.
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Maintaining clean bay standards and taking pride in fixed-right-first-time quality control.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent portfolio of hands-on workshop experience).
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Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician handling servicing, diagnostics, and core repairs inside a professional workshop or dealership.
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(An active DVSA MOT Tester licence is a major bonus, but not essential).
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Quality-focused mindset, strong team spirit, and pride in clean, accurate work.
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Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally situated in Paddock Wood with fast, straightforward road links across West Kent:
- Paddock Wood: Local
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Tonbridge: 12 mins
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Royal Tunbridge Wells: 15 mins
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Maidstone: 20 mins
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Sevenoaks & Cranbrook: 22 mins
Apply Now (100% Confidential Guarantee)
Ready to join a top-rated independent specialist that genuinely values your time and expertise? Click apply today to initiate an informal, 100% confidential conversation directly with our workshop directors.
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is a close-knit community. Your application will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or mention your inquiry to anyone without your explicit permission.
