Specialist Prestige Vehicle Technician Mechanic

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ramp access for car projects

Performance bonus planned

Job summary

ACS Automotive Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join an independent Mercedes-Benz specialist near the Paddock Wood area in Kent. You will service, maintain and repair classic and modern Mercedes vehicles, tackling faults and complex projects with care and precision.

You'll work Monday to Friday, with overtime paid at time and a half and no regular Saturday work. The team offers training from Mercedes-Benz specialists and a path to develop technical mastery across a range of models.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle servicing and repair.
• Interest in German brands and Mercedes-Benz in particular.
• Ability to work with others and share knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• Investigate faults and identify repairs.
• Work on braking, suspension, engines and related systems.
• Engage in more extensive repairs and engine work as skills develop.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and to high quality standards.
• Keep workspace clean and respectful of customers' vehicles.
• Collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Vehicle repair

German brands interest

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Mercedes-Benz diagnostics tooling

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Senior Vehicle Technician - Independent Mercedes-Benz Specialist

Location: Paddock Wood area, Kent

Basic salary: £30,000-£38,000 for junior technicians; £42,000-£52,500 for senior technicians, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Overtime: Paid at time and a half outside normal working hours

No regular Saturday working

ACS Automotive is recruiting for an independent Mercedes-Benz specialist looking for skilled, enthusiastic Vehicle Technicians to join its growing team.

Working on Mercedes models from the 1950s through to modern vehicles, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in everything from servicing and brakes to complex fault finding, engine rebuilds and interesting mechanical projects.

If you enjoy understanding how cars work, care about the quality of your repairs and want to keep developing your skills, this could be a workshop where you feel at home.

Why join?

Our client has built a strong reputation for workmanship, attracting loyal local customers alongside enthusiasts who travel from across the UK and overseas.

With a move to larger premises planned, additional workshop bays and investment in the facilities, this is an exciting time to join a small team of people who share a real passion for cars.

You’ll work alongside the owner and an experienced Master Technician, with support and training to help you build your knowledge of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The team aims to give everyone opportunities to work on interesting projects and develop their abilities.

The role

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs on classic and modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• Investigating mechanical and electrical faults and identifying the appropriate repairs.
• Working on braking, suspension, engine and other vehicle systems.
• Getting involved in more extensive repairs, engine rebuilds and specialist projects as your skills develop.
• Completing work carefully, checking your repairs and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Keeping your working area clean, organised and respecting customers' vehicles.
• Working closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and taking advice on board.

Who we're looking for

• Has practical experience in vehicle servicing and repair.
• Enjoys working on cars and has a particular interest in German brands.
• Takes pride in doing a thorough job.
• Is curious, willing to learn and comfortable asking questions.
• Works well with others and brings a positive, respectful attitude.
• Maintains a tidy working environment and professional presentation.
• Wants to develop their skills within a specialist workshop.

Mercedes-Benz experience is particularly valuable and is required for consideration at the top end of the senior salary range. Experience with other German brands would also be welcomed.

What's on offer?

• Competitive basic salary reflecting your experience.
• Monday-to-Friday working, with no regular Saturdays.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Training and guidance from experienced Mercedes-Benz specialists.
• Varied work across classic and modern vehicles.
• The opportunity to join an expanding workshop and grow with the business.
• Regular performance reviews.
• Uniform provided.
• Potential access to workshop ramps for your own car projects, subject to approval, workload and workshop rules.
• A performance-related bonus scheme planned for mid-2027, with details still being finalised.

If you're a technician who loves cars, values good workmanship and wants to build your expertise in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, we'd like to hear from you.