Multi-Skilled Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

EV Tech Recruit; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

PPE provided

Career progression opportunities

22 days annual leave

Job summary

EV Tech Recruit is partnering with a Kent-based automotive garage to recruit a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repairs across petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV powertrains for fleet and private customers.

The position is full-time in Kent, SE England, with 8:00–5:30 hours, 22 days leave, potential overtime and long-term career opportunities. Starting ASAP with notice considered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and general mechanical repairs.
• Diagnose faults in petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Service passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Undertake MOT preparation and related repairs.
• Replace cambelts and clutches where trained.
• Identify additional maintenance and repair requirements.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and workshop safety.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure customer vehicles are completed to a high standard.
• Follow health and safety procedures around hybrid/electric systems.

Skills

Vehicle Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid & Electric

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 – Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

IMI Level 2+ in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Electrical Fault-Finding Tools

Job description

Multi-Skilled Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

• Salary £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Province Kent
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code TN13

Job Description

Location: Kent, South East England

Salary: £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:30 pm (one-hour lunch break)

Annual Leave: 22 working days plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits: Potential overtime, PPE provided and long-term career opportunities

Start Date: As soon as possible, although notice periods will be considered

About the Opportunity

EV Tech Recruit is working in partnership with an established, profitable independent automotive garage in Kent to recruit an experienced, multi-skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs to commercial fleet operators and private customers.

The workshop handles a diverse range of petrol, diesel, hybrid and fully electric vehicles, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, from smaller commercial vans to Ford Transit-sized vehicles.

Fleet maintenance forms a significant part of the business, alongside servicing and repairs for private customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, hands-on technician who enjoys working across different vehicle makes, models and powertrains within an established independent workshop.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and general mechanical repairs.

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles, within the technician's training and competence.

Service and repair passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Undertake MOT preparation, inspections and associated repair work.

Carry out repairs involving cambelts, wet belts and clutches where appropriately experienced.

Identify additional maintenance and repair requirements.

Maintain high standards of workmanship, efficiency and workshop safety.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure customer vehicles are completed to a high standard.

Follow appropriate health and safety procedures, particularly when working around hybrid and electric vehicle systems.

Requirements

Previous hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Motor Mechanic or similar.

Strong mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair capabilities.

Experience working on a variety of vehicle makes and models.

Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

A practical, methodical approach to fault finding and repairs.

Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent.

IMI Level 2 or above in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology.

Experience replacing cambelts, wet belts and clutches.

Vehicle diagnostic and electrical fault-finding experience.

Previous experience maintaining commercial fleet vehicles.

Familiarity with hybrid and fully electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not hold every desirable qualification, provided they have strong practical mechanical experience.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience and technical capabilities.

22 working days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Potential opportunities for overtime.

One-hour lunch break.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

Opportunity to work across conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.

Long-term career opportunities within an established independent business.

Career Development and Long-Term Opportunities

Our client is looking for more than simply someone to fill an immediate vacancy. They value reliability, technical competence, a strong work ethic and a willingness to contribute to the business over the longer term.

For candidates with the right experience, leadership qualities and ambitions, there may also be opportunities to take on greater responsibilities as the business develops.

Application Process

Our client would ideally like someone to start as soon as possible but is willing to accommodate the notice period of a suitable candidate.

ATTENTION: We do not offer visa sponsorship or recruit overseas candidates. We only work with UK-based technicians who already have the legal right to work in the UK.