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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Mechanic / Technician

Salary Range
£29,000 - £42,000
£2,417 - £3,500 / mo

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Location Base
Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Mechanic / Technician

We are looking to recruit Multiple Service Technicians/Mechanics to join our busy dealerships in Ashford:

  • Jaguar Land Rover – Ashford
  • BMW/MINI – Ashford

The successful candidate will be skilled in all aspects of diagnostics, electronics, servicing and vehicle repairs. You must be flexible, focused and a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

The Service department is a fast-paced and challenging environment. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work on the latest technology in an environment that demands quality workmanship whilst maintaining a commitment to outstanding customer service and ‘right first time’ repairs. Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Dealership environment, but this is not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

The daily working hours vary slightly between the sites.

Example: Monday – Friday 8:00 to 17:00 and 1 in 4 Saturdays 8:00 to 13:00.

About The Company:

In 2022, the company celebrated its 120th anniversary, as a family-owned & operated business. They are one of the few family businesses that have been trading in Canterbury since the turn of the last century, providing a unique, personal and first-class customer service across Kent.

The business has evolved from selling cycle fittings in 1902 to acquiring & developing multiple leading vehicle franchises in the Canterbury & Ashford areas.

They pride themselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, they know the level of service you expect to receive from a trusted family dealership. They are passionate about making the car buying process an enjoyable experience, with our team of professional staff, that you can trust and rely on to guide you through seamlessly.

Minimum requirements:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence for both manual and automatic vehicles.
  • 3 years minimum motor trade experience.
  • An NVQ level 2 or higher in LVM is preferable but not essential.

Salary varies between the sites and is dependent on experience.

Salary will range from £25000 - £35000 basic + bonus, meaning a potential OTE of £29000 - £42000.

Company Benefits:

· 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days)

· £1000 joining bonus

· Welcome pack & company induction

· Discounted servicing & parts across the Group

· Industry leading Manufacturer training including Electrification

· Annual staff social events

· Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)

· State of art working environment

· Paperless environment, including electronic clocking, write ups and resources.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/experience to fulfil this role then please apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £29,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanic / Technician roles across Recruitment Helpline's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £42,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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