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Automotive Vehicle Technician

Job details
Posting date: 30 March 2026
Salary: £46,000 to £58,000 per year
Additional salary information: Up to 46k plus 12k bonus + company benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 April 2026
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Flame Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

ROLE: Automotive Vehicle Technician
LOCATION: Tonbridge
SALARY: Up to 46k plus 12k bonus + company benefits
HOURS: Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.00

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our client’s prestige dealership in Tonbridge.

About you the Vehicle Technician / Mechanic :
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician
• NVQ Level 3 or have a minimum of 4 years continuous experience
• Have up to date knowledge of Diagnostic systems
• Preferably but not essentially, be EV/hybrid vehicle qualified
• You will need to hold a full valid UK driving license
• Preferably but not essentially, with a current MOT tester qualification
• Be able to understand vehicle wiring diagrams.
• Be able to diagnose both electrical and mechanical faults

Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician / Mechanic :
• Diagnose complex systems and perform routine service and repairs across our vehicle range.
• Ensure every repair is a quality, first-time fix to provide an outstanding customer experience.
• Communicate with customers to understand their issues and provide clear resolutions.
• Complete video vehicle health checks to highlight any issues and opportunities.

Benefits:
• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

To apply for our Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role, please get in touch, or look at our website to see all Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Technician roles over the UK.

You can also visit our website to see all live Technician roles over the UK.

At Flame Recruitment, we specialise in automotive industry roles, supporting career growth across the motor trade. We have thousands of vacancies throughout the UK — from admin to senior management.

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