MASTER MECHANIC / VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

We're looking for a skilled Master Mechanic to lead the spanner work in our workshop. You'll be preparing our used cars for sale — diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and services, prepping for MOT, and signing cars off as retail-ready. We turn stock around quickly, so we need someone who is fast but thorough, works cleanly, and takes pride in never letting a car leave that they wouldn't put their own name to. You'll see everything from a city runabout to a prestige German saloon, so broad experience and confident diagnostics matter. This is a hands-on role with genuine responsibility for what goes out on the forecourt. WHAT YOU'LL DO Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults across a wide range of makes Service, repair and prepare used cars to retail standard Prep vehicles for MOT and rectify advisories/failures Road-test cars before and after work to confirm the fix Keep accurate records of work done and parts used Flag anything that affects whether a car is safe or worth retailing Keep the workshop clean, safe and organised WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Time-served / qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) Strong diagnostic skills — confident with fault-finding, not just parts-swapping Experience across multiple makes, including modern electronics Own tools Full UK driving licence MOT tester qualification is a strong plus Methodical, honest and takes pride in the work

Location

Rainham