Mechanic
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Elite Garages are now part of the Bosch car service programme and we are looking for a vehicle technician to join our Strood team!
Requirements
·Clean Driving Licence an advantage
·Good customer service skills.
·Must be able to work part of the team as well as individually.
·Candidates will be working to high standards and must have experience working on different makes and models of cars and vans
·Experience working in the fast fit industry.
Company
Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT, vehicle service and forecourt operators with a turnover in excess of £70 million and around 250 employees.
We operate from 22 locations covering the whole of the south and south east England, recently celebrating 60 years in business.
Salary
Competitive depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25000 - £30000 per year including bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£31,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- ROCHESTER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Strood
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanic roles across Elite Garages's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £31,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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