Junior Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (Amazing Family Team & Career Step)

Salary: £35,000 guaranteed basic salary + performance bonuses

Location: Central Horsham (Free on-site staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Strictly No Weekends!

About The Business

Skip the corporate stress and join a traditional, family-run garage that has been a pillar of the Horsham community for over 25 years. Operated by a dedicated dad-and-son team, we have built an incredible reputation backed by a 4.7-star Google rating and over 280 glowing customer reviews.

We completely reject the frantic, target-driven pressure of the big, faceless PLC groups. In fact, we placed the Manager at this workshop ourselves, so we know firsthand that this is a truly "cracking" independent environment. We treat our staff like extended family, providing a stable, high-performing, and deeply respectful workspace where you will be trained, supported, and valued as a true professional—never just a number on a spreadsheet.

The Perks

• £35,000 Guaranteed Base Salary (Plus rewarding performance bonuses)
• Monday to Friday Schedule (Strictly zero weekends, no rotas ever)
• Ongoing Technical Development (Funded training courses to fast-track your route to Master Tech)
• 28 Days Total Holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays)
• Fully Equipped Independent Facility (Modern diagnostic machinery & specialist tooling)
• Secure Company Pension Scheme & Free On-Site Parking

Why This Position Is Different

• Stop Rushing, Start Learning: Say goodbye to relentless corporate micro-management and impossible flat-rate targets. We believe in realistic timescales, doing the job properly, and giving you the time to hone your skills.
• Unrivalled Fleet Variety: Keep your days fast-paced and engaging. You will work on a full, ever-changing range of servicing and technical repairs across all vehicle makes and models.
• Genuine Mentorship: No more being left to struggle on your own. You will work directly alongside highly experienced senior technicians who will share their trade secrets, answer your questions, and actively help you learn advanced diagnostics.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, comprehensive maintenance, and thorough safety inspections across multi-make vehicles.
• Developing your diagnostic skills by using modern workshop tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults with senior guidance.
• Handling core all-round mechanical repairs, including brakes, clutches, suspension adjustments, batteries, and air-conditioning systems.
• Executing detailed MOT preparation and learning how to complete high-quality mechanical repairs on failed items.
• Ensuring every vehicle matches our rigorous safety standards before returning the keys to the customer.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Experience: Around 2 years of professional, hands-on experience as an Apprentice, Improver, or Junior Vehicle Technician inside a garage or dealer environment.
• Skills: Strong fundamental mechanical competence (confident with servicing, brakes, and basic repairs) and a hunger to develop advanced diagnostic troubleshooting skills.
• Mindset: A reliable, detail-focused professional who takes massive personal pride in clean, honest repairs and wants to commit to a long-term workshop family.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Our centrally located workshop in Horsham is perfectly situated for an easy, traffic-busting daily commute from across West Sussex:

• Broadbridge Heath: 5 mins
• Southwater: 8 mins
• Crawley: 15 mins
• Billingshurst: 15 mins
• Cranleigh: 22 mins

Apply Now

Stop chasing targets inside a corporate machine and start building a real career where you are looked after. We only advertise about half of our available positions, so getting in touch directly is the best way to secure your next move. Click apply today to initiate a 100% confidential conversation directly with our 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 everything. 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.