Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic (4x4 & SUV Specialist – £45k–£50k Basic | Mon–Fri)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Strong, Guaranteed Base Salary (Depending on Experience)

Location: Lewes Area, East Sussex (Brand-new facility with free secure parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Daytime Hours) | Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Earn Up to £50k Basic in a Brand-New Workshop with Zero Weekend Shifts!

Step away from corporate main-dealer pressure and work on premier 4x4 platforms and SUVs in a supportive, independent environment. We offer high guaranteed basic pay, fixed Monday–Friday daytime hours, a brand-new facility launch, and the freedom to focus on true mechanical quality and engineering craftsmanship—zero corporate micromanagement, zero weekend pressure.

About Us

We are a highly rated, established independent specialist in East Sussex expanding into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in the Lewes area with a stellar local reputation built on engineering excellence and customer trust. Operating from a modern, pristine workshop setup, we specialize in high-end 4x4s, SUVs, and light commercial platforms. We invest heavily in our workshop environment, ensuring every technician has dedicated bay space, modern hydraulic ramps, up-to-date diagnostic platforms, and direct access to specialized tooling.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Top Basic Pay: £45,000 – £50,000 guaranteed basic salary (no hidden bonus catches or penalties).
• Brand-New Facility Launch: Command dedicated bays inside a pristine, high-tech workspace fitted with brand-new equipment.
• Reclaim Your Life: Fixed Monday–Friday daytime schedule. Enjoy every single weekend completely off as standard!
• Pace Over Pressure: Ditch frantic, high-volume commuter hatchback lines and take pride in thorough, right-first-time engineering.
• Ground-Floor Influence: Join a close-knit team where your ideas are valued and you help shape workshop workflows.
• Full Perks: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, and free secure staff parking right outside.

What You’ll Do

• Core Repairs: Air suspension setups, transfer boxes, timing belts/chains, clutches, and braking systems.
• Diagnostics: Trace, map, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues using advanced diagnostic suites.
• Servicing & Maintenance: Routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections across premium 4x4s and light commercial fleets.

What We Need

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 / City & Guilds / IMI (or equivalent time-served workshop portfolio).
• Background: Proven hands-on technician experience inside a professional workshop or dealership environment.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

Commutable Locations

• Ringmer & Malling: Local (5–10 mins)
• Brighton & Hove: 15 mins
• Uckfield: 15 mins
• Burgess Hill: 20 mins
• Hailsham: 20 mins
• Eastbourne: 25 mins

100% Confidential Guarantee

The Sussex motor trade is small—your secret is safe with us. We never contact your current employer or discuss your application with anyone without your explicit permission.

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