Senior Diagnostic Specialist - Independent Automotive Specialist

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 Locations Centrally located in Kettering , offering straightforward travel routes from:

• Corby & Desborough
• Wellingborough & Rushden
• Market Harborough & Rothwell
• Northampton & Thrapston

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