Car Mechanic / Vehicle Technician – Independent Specialist

Tired of chasing unrealistic efficiency targets for a corporate dealership that views you as just a number? It is time to step away from rigid main-dealer structures and work somewhere your skills are actually valued.

We are hiring a Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, growing team at a premier independent service and repair centre near Tewkesbury. We have spent years building a modern, well-equipped garage where your diagnostic and mechanical expertise is respected, your hard work is fairly rewarded, and your work-life balance is prioritized with zero weekend shifts.

The Rewards

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your technical experience and skillset).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00-enjoy a stable, permanent weekday schedule with strictly zero Saturday shifts required.
• Future-Proofing: Ongoing professional technical training and support provided to help advance your technical career.
• Modern Setup: Up-to-date workshop diagnostic tooling, scanners, and multi-brand software to make your daily job smoother.
• Perks: Free on-site staff parking, secure company pension scheme, and a friendly, supportive, down-to-earth team environment.

About Us

Based near Tewkesbury, we are a highly rated independent specialist recognized for delivering excellent automotive maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and honest customer care. We reject the high-pressure, target-driven corporate dealership structure. Instead, we have invested heavily in modern equipment, specialist tooling, and multi-brand software to create a cleaner, far more rewarding workshop culture where we treat our staff like individuals, not numbers.

Your Role

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our active workshop near Tewkesbury, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing , safety inspections, component replacements, and general mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Utilize up-to-date diagnostic tools and scanners to efficiently troubleshoot technical, electrical, and mechanical faults as a Diagnostic Specialist.
• Deliver high-quality \"first-time fix\" results to maintain our trusted regional reputation.
• Work productively alongside a skilled , down-to-earth technical team to keep the workshop operating safely and smoothly.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / equivalent). Time-served technicians with a proven track record are strongly encouraged to apply regardless of formal certifications. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and diagnostic tasks effectively. Reliable, self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive team player attitude.

Location & Search Reach

Based near Tewkesbury, our modern facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Bredon, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham, Pershore, Stroud, and surrounding Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas.

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