Mechanic (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job Title: Motor Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.
- Salary: Between £16-£17 per hour or Annual Salary of between £31,616 - £33,592 + bonus paid bi-annually - OTE 40K.
- Location: Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RD.
- Full Time and Permanent – Monday to Thursday – 8.30 am-6.30 pm (4 days a week – 38 hours).
Our client is a family-owned well respected independent garage.
They are now actively looking for a talented and ambitious technician to join them at their state-of-the-art independent car workshop in Peterlee.
Working with a talented team, you’ll repair, service, and care for all kinds of vehicles – identifying faults, making improvements, keeping accurate records, and meeting demanding quality and safety standards. Working to MOT and manufacturer standards, you’ll focus on delivering customer satisfaction and public safety as you minimise costs for the customer.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for all things automotive and be eager to continuously develop their technical skills, ongoing training, and development will be provided.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
- Previous vehicle technician experience in a busy garage is essential.
- A full and Valid driving license is essential.
To apply for this role please submit your full and up-to-date CV to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment.
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 (FT) roles across Pybus Recruitment'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 £33,592 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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