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Vehicle Technician – Sports & Performance Cars | £45,000 + Bonus
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Swanley, Kent | Monday to Friday | Reduced Friday Hours
Want your weekends back or to work on supercars?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking for a better working environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
We're recruiting an experienced Diagnostic Vehicle Technician to join an established independent specialist workshop in Swanley, Kent.
You'll work on a range of performance, sports, prestige and enthusiast vehicles, using modern OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment in a clean, professional and well-equipped workshop.
This is a role focused on quality workmanship, accurate diagnostics and doing the job properly.
Up to £45,000 basic salary + monthly bonus with £50,000 realistic OTE.
The Benefits
- Up to £45,000 basic salary
- £50,000 realistic OTE
- Monthly performance bonus
- Monday to Friday
- NO weekends
- Reduced hours on Fridays
- Specialist, performance and prestige vehicles
- Modern, clean and well-equipped workshop
- OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment
- Ongoing technical training
- Genuine career progression
- Free on-site parking
- Workplace pension
- Opportunities to attend track days and performance driving events
What makes this role different?
This is an opportunity to join a specialist workshop where quality comes first.
You'll have the time, equipment and support to diagnose faults properly and carry out repairs to a high standard.
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If you enjoy:
- Advanced diagnostics
- Complex fault finding
- Vehicle electronics
- Mechanical problem solving
- Specialist and performance vehicles
- Taking pride in your workmanship
- Working in a professional, supportive environment
you'll fit well here.
The Role
You'll work across a varied range of specialist vehicles, carrying out:
- Advanced diagnostics and fault finding
- Mechanical, electrical and electronic fault diagnosis
- Servicing and routine maintenance
- Mechanical repairs and component replacement
- Complex fault investigation and root-cause diagnosis
- Vehicle health checks and inspections
- OEM and specialist diagnostic testing
- Road testing where required
- Manufacturer-standard repairs
- Final quality checks before vehicle handover
- Accurate job cards and repair records
You'll also have the opportunity to share technical knowledge and develop your skills as part of an experienced team.
About You
We're looking for a technician with strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability who takes genuine pride in their work.
You'll ideally have:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Car Mechanic or Workshop Technician
- Strong mechanical knowledge
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Good electrical and electronic understanding
- Experience with modern vehicle diagnostic systems
- A methodical approach to troubleshooting
- Good attention to detail
- A professional attitude
- Full UK driving licence
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Performance Vehicle Experience?
It's a bonus, but not essential.
If you're a strong diagnostic technician with the right mechanical and electrical skills, we'd still like to hear from you.
Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance?
If you're looking for a role where you can:
- Work Monday to Friday
- Have your weekends free
- Finish earlier on Fridays
- Work on interesting specialist vehicles
- Develop your diagnostic skills
- Take pride in your workmanship
- Work as part of an experienced team
then this could be an excellent next step.
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If you're interested but your CV isn't completely up to date, don't let that stop you applying.
If you've got the experience and you're looking for a better opportunity, apply and we'll have a confidential conversation.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Car Mechanic or Workshop Technician looking for a Monday-to-Friday opportunity in Swanley, we'd like to hear from you.
£45,000 basic. £50,000 realistic OTE. No weekends. Reduced Fridays. Specialist vehicles.
Interviews are available now.
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