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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

📍 Dunfermline 💷 Basic salary up to £34,000, depending on skills and experience | OTE up to £38,800, including performance bonus and overtime Permanent · Full time Posted 22 Oct 2026

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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic – All Experience Levels Considered

Dunfermline – Halbeath Motor Park | Full Time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday | Basic salary up to £34,000, depending on skills and experience | OTE up to £38,800, including performance bonus and overtime

West End Garage is an independent, family-owned business and a proud Škoda partner since 1987, with dealerships in Dunfermline, Stirling and Edinburgh.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our Aftersales team at Halbeath Motor Park, Dunfermline.

Whether you have recently achieved your Level 3 qualification or are an experienced technician looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you. We welcome applicants from both main dealerships and independent garages. Previous Škoda experience is not essential.

Develop your skills with our support

You will bring a minimum Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Service and Repair, or equivalent, and a willingness to learn. We will invest in your training and manufacturer accreditation, with a development plan tailored to your existing skills and an agreed level of competence to work towards.

Your basic salary will reflect your skills, qualifications and experience, with total earnings dependent on your level of competence, performance and overtime worked.

What’s in it for you

  • Consistent workshop loading without unrealistic job stacking
  • Strong Workshop Controller support
  • Modern manufacturer tooling and diagnostic equipment
  • Investment in training and Škoda manufacturer accreditation
  • EV and hybrid vehicle training as part of your development
  • Access to the CBS employee car lease scheme
  • Employee retail savings through Purchase Direct
  • A stable and supportive team environment
  • Long-term career opportunities within the group
  • Saturday work on a team rota, paid as overtime at time and a half

What we’re looking for

  • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Service and Repair, or equivalent
  • A commitment to quality workmanship and customer care
  • A willingness to learn, develop your skills and work towards agreed training and accreditation goals
  • A team player with good communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to commute to our Dunfermline dealership
  • The right to work in the UK

The role

You will carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs appropriate to your skills and experience, with support as you develop. Working closely with the Aftersales Manager and Service Advisors, you will help deliver high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards
  • Undertake fault diagnosis and repairs appropriate to your level of competence, seeking support when required
  • Complete vehicle inspections and pre-delivery checks
  • Record Digital Vehicle Health Checks to explain vehicle condition to customers
  • Work with the Workshop Controller to manage your daily workload
  • Provide clear feedback to Service Advisors on additional work required
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
  • Participate in ongoing manufacturer training and accreditation

Whether you are newly Level 3 qualified or bringing years of workshop experience, join a business that will support your development and help you progress.

Click APPLY now to start your next chapter with West End Garage.

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