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Car Mechanic / Multi-Brand Service & Repair Technician – Newport
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Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic
We are looking for a time-served Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our clean, modern garage in Newport. This isn't just a "test-lane" role—you will get stuck into high-level mechanical repairs and advanced diagnostics using top industry equipment. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with shorter hours than most garages.
The Rewards
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Reviewed every 6 months to match your performance and skill development).
- Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30—enjoy shorter, stable weekday hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
- Environment: Supportive, organized, family-run atmosphere with Mastertech support always available.
- Perks & Tools: Paid holidays, pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, diagnostic laptops, workwear provided, and smart technical support to make your daily job smoother.
About Us
Forget high-pressure corporate environments. Our Newport facility is a well-established, modern independent workshop highly rated for quality, engineering, and trust. We invest heavily in technology, providing specialist tools, advanced software, and a stable, innovative business structure that prioritizes its staff over rigid corporate targets.
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Your Role
As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Newport workshop, you will:
- Handle mechanical repairs, engine work, routine servicing, and general preventative maintenance.
- Lead on diagnostics, tuning, and fault-finding using specialist on-site tools and software.
- Manage MOT failure diagnosis and rectifications to get vehicles back on the road safely.
- Use tablet-based systems to manage digital job cards, update work logs, and maintain repair accuracy.
- Collaborate productively with a close-knit technical team to keep the workshop operating smoothly.
What You Need
- Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Time-served technical experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic is highly considered. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
- Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
- Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools and feel confident using digital diagnostic systems. Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
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Location & Search Reach
Based in Newport, our workshop is perfectly situated for a straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Cardiff, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Risca, Chepstow, Caldicot, and surrounding South Wales areas.
Looking for a better work-life balance in a professional, family-run garage that respects your expertise?
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