Car Technician - Gloucester

Wessex Garages Holdings Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wessex Garages is seeking a skilled Car Technician in Gloucester. You'll perform high-quality servicing and repairs in a modern workshop, enhancing your skills through manufacturer training. This role offers competitive earnings and a supportive work environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension support

Discounted car purchase program

Wellbeing coaching and support

Complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers

Free tickets for Bristol Bears Rugby and Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey

Qualifications

• Experience in a main dealer workshop preferred.
• Full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs to the highest standards.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in the workshop and during road tests.
• Participate in regular training to enhance skills.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Car Technician - Gloucester Reference Number - 0123445567567

Location Gloucester

Salary £30,000 - £40,000 OTE depending on experience

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality vehicle servicing and repairs? Join the team at Wessex Garages, where we pride ourselves on first-time fixes and exceptional customer satisfaction.

As a Vehicle Technician with us, you’ll benefit from full manufacturer training and ongoing support to help you grow your technical career. You’ll be working with the latest tools and technology in a modern, well-equipped workshop.

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to the continued success of our aftersales team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of vehicles to the highest standards
• Diagnosing and resolving issues, including non-routine defects, both in the workshop and during road tests
• Continuously developing your technical knowledge and staying up to date with brand standards
• Making the most of our facilities and processes to maximise productivity
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the full satisfaction of our customers
• Taking part in regular training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge

What We’re Looking For:

• A full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience in a main dealer workshop is preferred but not essential

Key Information

• Working Pattern: 8:30am – 5:30pm Mon – Fri. 1 in 3 Saturdays at 1.5x OT
• Salary: up to£40,000.00 OTE depending on experience

Why Join Wessex Garages?We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
• Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby and Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey, we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment

Reg Office: Pennywell Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0TT

Reg. Company Number: 2639755

VAT Reg. No. 567778570

Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary. Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FRN: 677024. We are a Credit Broker not a Lender and can introduce you to a limited number of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions. However, any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned.

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