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German Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (£45k Basic | 40-Year Family Garage | Horndean)
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Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your technical expertise)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours (NO WEEKENDS)
- Perks: Free on-site parking, supportive family-oriented team atmosphere, and long-term job security with a trusted 40-year local name
Training & Development
- Advanced ongoing technical training pathways
- Exposure to modern diagnostic equipment on premium marques
Workload
- Troubleshooting
- Complex electrical and mechanical fault-finding
- Precision servicing
- Routine maintenance
- Multi-point health checks
- Specialist mechanical repairs (with a strong focus on Mercedes-Benz and performance cars)
About Us
We are a highly trusted, family-run independent specialist with over four decades of local heritage and an expanding client base in Horndean. Stepping away from high-pressure corporate main dealers, our workshop combines long-term job security with regular exposure to premium German marques, clean "fixed-first-time" standards, and an environment where your technical expertise is genuinely valued.
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Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our 40-year family-run independent specialist workshop. You will be responsible for carrying out advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding, precision servicing, routine maintenance, and specialist repairs on premium German vehicles to exceptionally high standards.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent hands-on workshop experience).
- Strong logical diagnostic capability and mechanical problem-solving skills (Mercedes-Benz diagnostic experience is a major plus!).
- Solid foundational knowledge of maintenance, repairs, and vehicle troubleshooting.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
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Location & Commute
- Base: Horndean (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Hampshire via the A3.
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via local transport networks and regional bus routes.
- Commutable From: Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, and Petersfield.
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