Looking for a stable, long-term technical career with a highly rated automotive specialist?
We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy workshop team. Based at Southwest Motors / Southwest Vans and Commercials (Bristol), we provide a modern, clean, and fully equipped garage environment where your diagnostic expertise and repair skills are genuinely respected, supported, and rewarded without weekend shifts.
The Rewards
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level).
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30—enjoy stable, permanent weekday hours with strictly no weekend shifts.
- Bonus & Pension: Performance-related bonus scheme plus a secure company pension plan.
- Training & Development: Manufacturer-specific training and ongoing skills support to future-proof your career.
- Perks & Culture: Work in a highly rated, professional workshop with outstanding customer reviews, career progression pathways, and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere.
About Us
We are a premier independent automotive service, sales, and repair specialist known for high-quality workmanship, precision diagnostics, and honest local customer care. With consistently outstanding customer feedback, we reject high-pressure corporate main-dealer politics in favor of a professional, technician-first environment where quality repairs, safety, and employee development come first.
Your Role
As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our modern workshop, you will:
- Carry out vehicle diagnostics, routine servicing, safety inspections, and mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.
- Utilize modern diagnostic tools and scanners to systematically identify and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
- Conduct MOT inspections (if qualified) in strict accordance with DVSA guidelines.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining accurate service records and meeting key workshop deadlines.
- Maintain clean, safety-first workshop practices while collaborating smoothly with our skilled technical team.
What You Need
- Qualifications & Experience: NVQ / IMI Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent) preferred, with a minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in vehicle diagnosis and repair. Time-served technical experience is also considered. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
- Licensing: Full UK driving licence is required. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
- Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and diagnostic tasks effectively.
- Key Strengths: Strong fault-finding ability, self-motivated, reliable, organized, and committed to high-quality workmanship.
Location & Search Reach
Based in Fishponds (Bristol, BS5), our facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Kingswood, Downend, Yate, Filton, Longwell Green, Keynsham, Bath, and surrounding Bristol and Gloucestershire areas.
Ready to join a top-rated automotive team offering competitive pay, manufacturer training, and real career growth?
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