Senior Mechanic

Senior Mechanic

Location: Bedminster, Bristol BS3
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Start

THE OPPORTUNITY

An established independent garage based in Bedminster, Bristol is looking for a time-served Senior Mechanic to join a small, close-knit workshop team. This is a genuine long-term opportunity at a busy, well-regarded local garage that services motorcycles, cars, and vans for a loyal customer base.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a management role, with the current owner planning to step back from day-to-day operations within five years.

THE ROLE

Key responsibilities include:

- Routine and major servicing on cars, vans, and motorcycles
- Timing belt and clutch replacements
- Fault diagnosis using Launch diagnostic equipment
- MOT testing (licence held or support provided to obtain)
- Pre- and post-repair quality checks
- Informal mentoring and task delegation to a third-year apprentice
- Maintaining a clean, safe workshop environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 6 years' hands-on experience as a qualified mechanic
- Servicing: Confident across full-service schedules including major services
- Timing Belts & Clutches: Proven ability to complete these replacements across a variety of makes and models
- Diagnostics: Competent in vehicle fault diagnosis; Launch scanner experience beneficial
- MOT: Current MOT tester licence, or experience sufficient to obtain one (funded by the garage)
- Location: Must live within 15–20 miles of Bedminster, Bristol BS3

Desirable:
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior technicians
- Familiarity with Autodata or similar workshop software
- Interest in progressing into a management or supervisory role

WHAT'S ON OFFER

- £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 — no weekends
- 21 days annual holiday
- MOT tester licence funded by the employer if not already held
- Genuine management progression pathway within 5 years

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please contact Will Silk at Kamro Recruitment:
T: +44 1622 477027
E: [email protected]

Kamro is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.