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Vehicle Technician & Car Mechanic (£50k Basic | Clean Modern Facility | Portsmouth)

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Pay & Benefits

  • Salary: £32,000 – £50,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your skillset and experience)
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours (NO WEEKENDS)
  • Perks: 28 days holiday to relax and recharge, structured company pension scheme, clean and comfortable breakroom facilities, and long-term job security
  • Training & Development: Funded ongoing technical training pathways to continuously enhance your expertise
  • Workload: Routine vehicle servicing, general maintenance, multi-point safety checks across all makes and models, modern diagnostic fault-finding, and major mechanical repairs (clutches, timing belts, suspension systems, brake overhauls)

About Us

We believe that top technicians do their best work when they’re supported, properly equipped, and given the freedom to fix vehicles right the first time. Operating out of a clean, modern facility in Portsmouth, we trade corporate stress and high-pressure targets for a positive, team-first environment where your craft is genuinely valued.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our Portsmouth workshop team. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics, and major repairs across a wide variety of customer vehicles to exceptionally high standards.

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 3–5 years of hands-on professional workshop experience with logical diagnostic abilities.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle maintenance, component replacement, and fault-finding.
  • Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

  • Base: Portsmouth (Free secure on-site parking)
  • Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Hampshire via the M27 and A27.
  • Public Transport: Excellent connections via Portsmouth mainline stations and local bus networks.
  • Commutable From: Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, and Hayling Island.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career with a supportive independent workshop and a great team? Click Apply Now for a fast, 100% confidential discussion! We respond to all applications within 48 hours.

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