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VAG Specialist Mechanic / Technician (£42k Basic + Xmas Bonus | Maidstone)
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Pay & Benefits
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 guaranteed basic + £1,000 guaranteed Christmas bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday (Strictly NO WEEKENDS)
Perks: 28 days holiday, pension, free/discounted parts & personal car repairs during work hours
Work
Servicing, timing belts/chains, brakes, suspension & diagnostics on VAG vehicles
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 stay 8–10+ years), we offer a supportive, zero-corporate-pressure environment where major jobs (like clutches) are completed in two-man pairs to reduce physical strain, and bookings are managed 6 weeks in advance.
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Role Overview
Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to handle routine servicing, timing chains, diagnostic troubleshooting, and general mechanical repairs on modern VAG group vehicles without long, grueling engine overhauls.
Requirements
- Proven experience in diagnostic fault-finding, timing belts/chains, and core mechanical work
- VAG specialist experience is a plus, NOT essential—solid mechanical skills matter most
- Quality-first mindset with high standards of workmanship
- Full UK driving licence
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Location & Commute
Base: Maidstone area
Commutable From: Aylesford, Bearsted, Medway (Rochester/Chatham), Tonbridge, Malling
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