02/06/2026
🔧 Vehicle Technician / Mechanic (Vans & Cars)
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year + Pension + Specialist Tools Provided
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
✅ NO WEEKENDS – Work-Life Balance Guaranteed
🚗 About Us
Martin Gilbert Motor Repairs Ltd., established in 1982, is a family-run business focused on delivering efficient, cost-effective vehicle repairs. With experienced mechanics, the company is committed to providing high-quality service, expert advice, and continuous improvement for its customers.
We are a busy, well-established independent garage in Oxfordshire with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and honest service.
We work on a wide variety of vehicles and are looking to build further by bringing in someone with skills in light commercial vehicles and vans to join our friendly, professional team.
🌟 What Makes This Role Stand Out
✅ No weekend working – ever
✅ Excellent salary – Up to £50,000
✅ 20 days holiday per year + paid bank holidays
✅ Contributory workplace pension
✅ Specialist tools provided
✅ Stable, long-term role in a busy workshop
✅ Strong mix of work – vans and cars
✅ Supportive, respectful team
👉 Perfect for someone with van experience who wants better hours, better pay, and a better working environment.
💼 The Role
You will be working across a varied workload including:
• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs on vans, cars and passenger vehicles
• Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Handling common fleet and commercial vehicle jobs
• Maintaining high standards of efficiency and workmanship
• Supporting the overall productivity of the workshop
✅ What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
• Strong experience with vans or light commercial vehicles (e.g. Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro, etc.)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent experience)
• Solid diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable, team-focused attitude
MOT Tester qualification is desirable.
💰 What We Offer
• Up to £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Specialist Tools provided
• No weekends – guaranteed
• Consistent hours and workload
• Friendly, well-run workshop
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
âš¡ Why Join Us?
If you’ve been working heavily on vans—especially in high-pressure or weekend-heavy environments—this is your chance to step into a role that offers:
• Better work-life balance
• A more organised and professional setup
• A mix of interesting work without burnout
• A team that values your expertise
📩 Apply Now
If you’re an experienced technician—especially with a background in vans—and want a well-paid role with no weekends, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or get in touch for an informal chat.
Contact: [email protected]
