Vehicle Technician – Gillingham, Kent

£32,429 Basic Salary | Average Earnings £42,500 | Higher Earners Averaging £58,000

£40,000 Annualised Earnings Guaranteed for Your First 3 Months!

Permanent / Full Time – 45 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity with excellent earning potential?

We're currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join a busy franchised main dealership in the Gillingham area.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Technician who enjoys working in a busy workshop, takes pride in their work and wants to be rewarded for their performance.

And here's something worth knowing – your earnings are guaranteed at a minimum equivalent to £40,000 per annum for your first three months. If you earn more through the bonus scheme, you'll receive the higher amount!

With average Technician earnings of £42,500 last year and higher-performing Technicians averaging £58,000, there's some serious earning potential on offer.

What's on Offer?

• £32,429 basic salary plus performance-related bonus

• Minimum earnings guarantee equivalent to £40,000 per annum for the first 3 months

• Average Technician earnings of £42,500 last year

• Higher-performing Technicians averaging £58,000

• 45-hour working week

• 30 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service

• Staff discounts on MOTs, servicing and parts

• Life assurance and mental health support

• Employee referral scheme offering up to £1,000

• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development opportunities

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs

• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults efficiently and accurately

• Completing vehicle inspections and health checks

• Working to manufacturer standards and procedures

• Keeping your technical knowledge up to date through ongoing training

• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and workshop productivity

• Working closely with the rest of the workshop team to ensure jobs are completed on time

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

• Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles

• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• A full UK driving licence

• A reliable, hardworking attitude and good attention to detail

• Previous franchised dealership experience would be an advantage, but isn't essential

• MOT Tester qualification would be beneficial, although not essential

If you're a qualified Vehicle Technician looking for a busy workshop, ongoing training and the opportunity to earn a very competitive salary, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy on 01268 767777 for a confidential chat.