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Lead Vehicle Technician / Workshop Supervisor – Mon to Fri / Up to £44k / Family Culture
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Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 per annum (c£34k–£36k base + profit share, annual bonus & perks)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Free secure parking)
Hours: Monday to Friday (Strictly No Weekends!)
About Us
Established for over 60 years, we are a family-run, highly respected local garage in Leeds with a reputation built on quality, transparency, and top-tier customer care. As a very busy and thriving multi-bay workshop, we handle everything from general servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs to complex component assembly and MOT support. We foster a supportive, zero-pressure team culture where technicians are genuinely valued, offering clear avenues for management progression, ongoing technical development, and long-term stability.
Why Join?
- High Earning Potential: Basic salary of c£34,000 - £36,000 per annum, plus monthly profit share, annual performance bonus, and Christmas bonus (OTE £36,000 - £44,000).
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only—strictly no Saturdays, Sundays, or weekend work.
- Growth & Leadership: Tailored training and development pathways designed to enhance your diagnostic skills, job pricing accuracy, and management capabilities.
- Stability & Security: Over 60 years in business with an established, loyal customer base and low staff turnover.
- Generous Perks: Company pension scheme, employee vehicle discounts, and free secure parking.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnostics & Mechanical Repairs: Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing a high volume of light vehicles to ensure peak safety and performance.
- Technical Oversight: Reading and interpreting technical schematics, utilizing hand and power tools efficiently, and executing complex repairs.
- Workshop Leadership & Administration: Utilizing your interpersonal and judgment skills to assist with job pricing, decision-making, customer relations, and daily workshop flow alongside the Service Manager.
- Quality & Safety: Maintaining clean working conditions, adhering to health and safety standards, and upholding our "Right First Time" ethos.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6–7 years’ proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic.
- Prior management, supervisory, or workshop lead experience (or strong readiness to step up).
- Strong diagnostic ability, sound judgment, job pricing knowledge, and effective communication skills.
- A full UK driving licence and current UK work authorization.
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Commutable Locations
Centrally based in Leeds with excellent access via the M62, M1, and A64:
- Bradford: 20 mins
- Wakefield: 20 mins
- Pudsey / Horsforth: 12–15 mins
- Harrogate: 30 mins
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