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Junior VAG Specialist Technician (£35k Basic + Xmas Bonus | Maidstone)
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Pay & Benefits
Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 basic per annum + £1,000 guaranteed Christmas bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Strictly NO WEEKENDS)
Perks: 28 days holiday, company pension, free/discounted parts, and use of the workshop for personal car repairs during working hours
Work Environment: Major heavy-lifting jobs are completed in two-man pairs; workshop bookings are carefully managed 6 weeks in advance to avoid burnout
Workload: Servicing, brakes, fluid updates, timing belts, and basic diagnostic work on VW, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda models
About Us
We are a premier, family-orientated independent specialist near Maidstone with an outstanding national reputation across the Volkswagen and Audi Group community. Known for industry-leading staff retention (technicians regularly stay 8–10+ years), we offer a supportive, zero-corporate-pressure environment where your physical health, job security, and work-life balance come first.
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Role Overview
Seeking a Junior VAG Specialist Technician with at least 6 months' workshop experience to work alongside senior technicians and develop expert-level skills on German vehicles.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of practical garage experience doing mechanical work.
- Interest in German cars (VAG experience is a bonus, but basic mechanical aptitude is key).
- High commitment to quality craftsmanship and taking care of customer vehicles.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Location & Commute
Base: Maidstone area
Road Links: Directly accessible via the M20 (Junctions 6 & 7), A229, and A20 corridors, offering effortless driving routes from all parts of Kent.
Public Transport: Excellent rail connections via Maidstone East, Maidstone West, and Bearsted stations with regular Arriva bus coverage.
Commutable From: Aylesford, Bearsted, Medway (Rochester/Chatham), Tonbridge, Malling, and Sittingbourne.
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