Technician | Independent Specialist Environment – No Weekends

Kream; South Hallsands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean, well‑equipped workshop

Friendly, professional working env.

Opportunities to develop specialist 4x

Work on unique high‑quality vehicles

Job summary

Kream is seeking a Vehicle Technician for its Ivybridge workshop. The role covers servicing, diagnostics, and bespoke build work on high‑quality utility vehicles, including performance upgrades and electric conversions.

The team values pride in workmanship and welcomes technicians at all skill levels with a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, who are enthusiastic and collaborative. Training and development opportunities are available within a busy, client‑facing workshop.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced motor vehicle technicians
• Specialists with a background in 4x4 or utility vehicles
• Junior qualified Technicians seeking to develop specialist skills
• Candidates with strong transferable mechanical experience

Responsibilities

• Mechanical servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and fault finding
• Strip-down and rebuild activities as part of complete vehicle restorations
• Assembly and fit-out of bespoke, customer-specified builds
• Engine, drivetrain, suspension, and brake work
• Supporting specialist projects such as performance upgrades and electric conversions
• Working collaboratively within a skilled, friendly workshop team

Skills

Automotive technician

4x4/utility vehicle experience

Junior technician development

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

A respected and quality focused specialist workshop based in Ivybridge is looking to recruit a VEHICLE TECHNICIAN. The company specialises in the restoration, enhancement, and long‑term care of one of Britain’s most iconic utility 4×4 vehicles, delivering high‑quality bespoke builds, full ground‑up restorations for UK and US markets, comprehensive servicing and repairs, performance engine tuning, and innovative electric conversion projects.

Technicians of all skill levels (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent as a minimum), who are enthusiastic, adaptable, and take pride in their workmanship, will be considered.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in a varied and engaging range of work, including:

• Mechanical servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and fault finding
• Strip‑down and rebuild activities as part of complete vehicle restorations
• Assembly and fit‑out of bespoke, customer‑specified builds
• Engine, drivetrain, suspension, and brake work
• Supporting specialist projects such as performance upgrades and electric conversions
• Working collaboratively within a skilled, friendly workshop team

The role offers genuine variety, with each project presenting new technical challenges.

Candidate Profile

The business is open to applications from individuals with a wide range of experience, including:

• Qualified and experienced motor vehicle technicians
• Specialists with a background in 4×4 or utility vehicles
• Junior qualified Technicians seeking to develop specialist skills
• Candidates with strong transferable mechanical experience

Key attributes should include:

• A positive and professional attitude
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks
• Ability to work well within a team

What’s on Offer

• Salary adjusted to reflect skills, experience, and qualifications
• Clean, well‑equipped workshop facilities
• Pleasant, friendly, and professional working environment
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills rarely found in general automotive roles
• The chance to work on truly unique, high‑quality vehicles

Technician | Independent specialist environment – no weekends Ivybridge