Vehicle Technician​/Mechanic

Working Hours 40 hrs p/week, Monday - Friday with Saturday's tri-weekly

Benefits £2,000 joining bonus*, 25 Days Holiday Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount on Vehicles and Servicing, Career Development

Location Braintree

Closing Date 30/11/2025

This is a full‑time permanent role working 40 hours a week. We offer a competitive basic salary with an OTE of £38,000–£55,000 (depending on experience and productivity), plus a generous uncapped bonus scheme and overtime opportunities.

• Carry out inspections, repairs and services to the highest of standards within scheduled times, meeting company and franchise standards.
• Ensure all necessary Vehicle Health Checks are completed accurately.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all jobs are completed to a good standard.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Work effectively within a highly successful team.
• MOT card preferable but not essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

• Joining family‑run business with over 102 years of history.
• Company pension scheme.
• New and used vehicle purchase schemes for you and your family.
• Discounted service and repairs for employees and qualifying relatives.
• Tool insurance cover.
• Modules in electric vehicle servicing and repair; preparing you for the electric revolution.
• Opportunity to be trained as an MOT tester.

We will offer a £2,000 joining bonus, T&C’s apply. Starting bonus of £2,000 (gross) is applicable to new starting Vehicle Service Technicians at Gates from the 1st October 2023 only. Once a job offer has been made and accepted, an introductory commission of £1,000 will be paid upon completion of one month’s service, with a further £1,000 payment on successful completion of the probationary period.

Starting bonus payments for re‑joining Motor Vehicle Technicians are at the discretion of a Managing Director.

Gates is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Our hiring decisions are made using an unbiased approach and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates to feel welcome.

All interviews assess the skills of the job itself and should not put you at a disadvantage because of your disability or condition. If you require reasonable adjustment, please let us know so we can accommodate you. To do this, please include your reasonable adjustment requirements during the application stage or contact the person who offered you an interview. You do not have to disclose your condition when you are applying for a role with us.