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Vehicle Mechanic

Salary Range
£30,000 - £38,000
£2,500 - £3,167 / mo

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East Challow, 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

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in East Challow near Wantage and there will be occasional work in our Faringdon office as well.

At 1st Choice Cars Sports and Prestige we specialise in restoring classic cars back to their former glory and we are looking for someone with a passion for the industry. As well as restoring the classic cars we also work on some modern cars for the sales department based in Faringdon including MOTs and servicing the vehicles. In 2021 our bodyshop restored a car that made a world record at auction and this is a direct result of passionate staff.

This role includes:

  • All forms of mechanics on classic and modern cars.
  • MOT repairs.
  • Engine rebuilds.
  • Welding and painting although training can be given on these skills.

Qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Motor Mechanics or equivalent.
  • Many years experience within the industry.
  • Although these skills are beneficial some on site training will be provided.

Pay / Benefits:

  • £30,000 to £38,000 depending on experience
  • 22 days holiday
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Team building events

This role is 40 hours a week working Monday to Friday and there are opportunity’s for overtime at the weekends.

If you are interested in this role then please contact us on 01367 243243 or 01367 700500.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All common areas are sanitised regularly.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East Challow, OX12 9TF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Vehicle Mechanic
Expected start date: 01/03/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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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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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.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vehicle Mechanic roles across 1st Choice Cars Sports and Prestige'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 £30,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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