Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Uckfield – £40,000 – £50,000 (Total Hour Flexibility)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 strong basic salary (Fully negotiable based on experience)

Location: Uckfield (Free on-site parking)

Hours: Standard Full-Time is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Strictly No Weekends!

Total Hours Flexibility: Full-Time, Part-Time, or a Reduced/Compressed Week considered. Tell us the hours that fit your lifestyle, and we will build a schedule around you!

About The Business

We are a premier, family-run independent garage in Uckfield that has spent years building an impeccable reputation for honesty and transparency. Highly rated with over 100 five-star Google reviews, we completely reject the frantic, target-driven pressure of corporate workshops and fast-fit centres.

We believe that a happy, well-rested team provides the best craftsmanship. That is why we offer a calm, organized, and low-stress workspace with realistic job timescales, where you are treated with genuine respect and backed by a supportive team.

The Perks

• £40k – £50k Market-Leading Base Salary (Tailored directly to your experience, pro-rata for part-time)
• True Lifestyle Flexibility (Full-time, part-time, or 4-day reduced schedules available)
• Monday to Friday Schedule (Strictly zero weekends, closed Saturdays & Sundays)
• Calm, Modern Workshop (Dedicated bay equipped with modern diagnostic tools and specialist kit)
• Generous Holiday Allowance & Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Staff Parking & Exceptional Retention

Why This Position Is Different

• Stop Chasing Targets: Say goodbye to relentless corporate micro-management and unrealistic flat-rate timings. We value technical integrity, safety, and fixed-right-first-time quality over rushing cars through the doors.
• Engaging Multi-Brand Variety: Keep your days fast-moving and your skills sharp. You will work on an excellent mix of different makes and models, carrying out everything from routine maintenance to major mechanical overhauls.
• Optional Motorcycle Variety: If you have an interest or background in motorbikes, we have the unique opportunity to integrate motorcycle work into your routine—though this is completely optional!

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, comprehensive maintenance, and multi-point vehicle health checks across a variety of multi-make vehicles.
• Handling core mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension, steering, cambelts, and timing chains.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic equipment for precise, logical fault-finding and electrical problem-solving.
• Ensuring vehicles are prepared to the highest standard for MOT testing.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop workspace.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Qualifications: Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician or Mechanic (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio of workshop experience).
• Experience: Strong all-round mechanical competence with a confident approach to modern vehicle diagnostics.
• Mindset: A reliable team player who takes massive personal pride in clean, honest workmanship and prefers a quality-focused environment.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Motorcycle repair experience is a great bonus, but absolutely not essential.

Commutable Locations

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

• Heathfield: 12 mins
• Crowborough: 15 mins
• Lewes: 16 mins
• Haywards Heath: 22 mins

Apply Now

Ready to drop the high-pressure grind for a premium role that actually fits around your life? Click apply today to start a 100% confidential conversation with our team. Let's discuss the flexible hours and salary package that work for you!

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