Vehicle Service Technician – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Vehicle Service Technician / Car Mechanic – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 strong, negotiable basic salary + enhanced overtime paid at Time and a Half

Location: Haywards Heath (Central location with free on-site parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday only (Structured with a 30-minute lunch plus two 15-minute breaks). Absolutely Zero Weekends!

About The Business

We are a highly respected independent garage in central Haywards Heath that has been a trusted local fixture for over 75 years. We perfectly balance traditional mechanical craftsmanship with modern automotive technology, completely rejecting the frantic, high-stress environment of corporate dealerships and high-volume fast-fit centres.

We know how demanding workshop roles can be, which is why we actively prioritize your well-being—offering a structured, sensible pace of work with a down-to-earth team that genuinely values your technical integrity.

The Perks

• £35k – £42k Stable Base: A strong, dependable basic salary package fully open and negotiable based on your current experience.
• Time & a Half Overtime: Boost your take-home earnings with highly lucrative, optional overtime shifts paid at 1.5x.
• Reclaim Your Weekends: Focused entirely on a healthy work-life balance with a strict Monday to Friday schedule—no Saturdays or Sundays ever.
• Rested & Focused Rota: Enjoy structured daily breaks (lunch + two 15-minute breathers) because a rested technician is a happier, more accurate professional.
• Top-Tier Training: Direct access to fully funded Bosch technical training and advanced diagnostic courses to keep your skills completely up to date.
• Great Benefits: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + Bank Holidays) with extra holiday days awarded for high performance, free parking, and a secure company pension.

Why This Position Is Different

• Pace Over Pressure: Say goodbye to the relentless pressure of corporate workshops, unrealistic flat-rate timing targets, and being treated like a number. We value precision, safety, and fixed-right-first-time repairs over rushing vehicles through the doors.
• A "Forever" Career: We boast incredible staff retention because we treat our team like family. You'll be a valued name in a clean, organized, RMI-approved workspace, not a statistic on a corporate spreadsheet.
• Diverse & Multi-Brand Work: Say goodbye to single-brand monotony. You'll work on an engaging mix of different makes and models, carrying out everything from routine maintenance to intermediate mechanical repairs, keeping your days fast-moving and varied.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, comprehensive maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections to high standards.
• Handling core mechanical repairs, including brakes, steering, suspension components, and major belt changes.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic equipment to perform routine vehicle health checks and minor electrical fault-finding.
• Collaborating clearly with the front-of-house service team to explain required repairs and safety recommendations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician or Mechanic (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio of workshop experience).
• Experience: A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician, Service Mechanic, or Car Mechanic inside a professional workshop or independent garage.
• Mindset: A reliable, honest professional with high standards of workmanship and a great team-player attitude.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• An active DVSA MOT licence is a bonus, but absolutely not essential for this role.

Commutable Locations

Our centrally located workshop in Haywards Heath is highly accessible, offering an easy, traffic-free daily commute from across Mid-Sussex:

• Lindfield: 5 mins
• Cuckfield: 8 mins
• Burgess Hill: 10 mins
• Hassocks: 15 mins
• Crawley: 20 mins
• East Grinstead & Brighton: 25 mins

Apply Now

Click apply today to start a 100% confidential conversation directly with our management team. We respond to all applicants within 24 to 48 hours.

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and discretion is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with total privacy; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.