Salary: £28,000 – £34,000
Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Free parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00. Strictly No Weekends!
About Us
Established in 1994, our family-run garage and MOT testing center is based in Burton-on-Trent. Operating from a modern, fully equipped facility, we specialize predominantly in commercial vehicles, alongside servicing and repairs for cars. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where technicians can genuinely grow and master their craft.
Why Join as a Junior Technician?
- Dedicated Training & Progression: We actively want to bring in a Junior Tech, invest in your skills, train you up, and support your long-term career progression in the commercial sector.
- Competitive Basic Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Level Up Your Career: Step away from fast-fit or basic tyre-fitting and gain hands-on, high-level experience working primarily on commercial vehicle fleets and light commercials.
- Immaculate Workshop: Command your own dedicated bay inside a pristine workspace fully equipped with modern, dealer-level vehicle diagnostic tools.
- True Job Security: Join an established, independent, family-run auto repair business with a loyal team and long-term stability.
What You'll Be Doing as a Junior Mechanic / Technician
- Hands-on Learning & Development: Working directly alongside experienced senior commercial mechanics who will train, mentor, and guide you on advanced repairs.
- Commercial Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance: Performing routine servicing, fleet maintenance, and mechanical repairs, with a strong focus on commercial platforms and LCVs (as well as cars).
- Diagnostic Fault Finding: Assisting with diagnostics on complex mechanical and electrical issues using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
- MOT Prep & Inspection: Learning and assisting with vehicle prep to VOSA MOT testing standards.
- Quality Control: Delivering right-first-time repairs and maintaining accurate technical service records.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Around 2 years of professional motor trade / garage workshop experience (independent, fast-fit, or main dealer).
- Qualifications: IMI Level 2 (or NVQ Level 2 equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Mindset: A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a real hunger to learn, progress, and develop into a skilled commercial technician.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
Commutable Locations for Technicians
Located centrally in Burton-on-Trent, our workshop offers easy road access for technicians commuting from:
- Swadlincote: 15 mins
- Derby: 20 mins
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch: 20 mins
- Lichfield: 20 mins
Apply Today
Ready to kickstart the next stage of your automotive career with a team that actually wants to invest in your training? Stop working weekends and join one of the top independent garages in Staffordshire.
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