Are you a skilled mechanic looking to step away from main-dealer targets and bring your technical expertise to a premier independent garage in Kettering?
A long-standing independent service and diagnostic specialist in Kettering is expanding its technical team and seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician. Known across Northamptonshire for delivering high workshop standards without corporate micro-management, this facility handles everything from routine servicing to advanced emissions diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and complex mechanical overhauls across a wide mix of multi-brand vehicles.
What's Included in the Package?
- Salary Range: £35,000 - £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + workshop efficiency bonus scheme
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule
- Paid Leave: 20 days paid annual leave + statutory bank holidays
- Workplace Perks: Free secure parking, modern multi-brand diagnostic scan equipment, trade parts discounts, and supplied workwear
- Workshop Setup: Technician-first, collaborative atmosphere prioritizing right-first-time quality over rushed daily quotas
Core Responsibilities
- Execute heavy mechanical procedures, including timing chains/belts, clutch kits, engine overhauls, and gearbox replacements
- Utilize advanced multi-brand diagnostic platforms to trace, evaluate, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults
- Complete scheduled servicing, multi-point health checks, and general maintenance to high specialist standards
- Record clear technical notes on digital job cards and communicate repair progress with front-of-house staff
- Maintain pristine bay cleanliness, tool care, and standard workshop health and safety protocols
Candidate Profile
- Technical Experience: Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical repairs and diagnostic fault isolation
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served background)
- MOT Status: Holding a valid MOT Tester licence is advantageous for starting pay, but is not essential to apply
- Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence
Surrounding Commutable LocationsCentrally located in Kettering, offering straightforward travel routes from:
- Corby & Desborough
- Wellingborough & Rushden
- Market Harborough & Rothwell
- Northampton & Thrapston
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