Slades Garage Ltd

26/08/2026

QUALIFIED MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MOT TESTER WANTED! 🔧

💷 £17–£20 PER HOUR — depending on experience & qualifications

Slades Garage is looking for an experienced, qualified mechanic and MOT Tester to join our established team in Chard.

We’re offering:
💷 £17–£20 per hour
⏰️ Full-time hours, Monday–Friday
✅ Overtime available
🛠 Modern, well-equipped workshop
🤝 Friendly, welcoming team

Servicing, maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and MOT testing. You must be fully qualified, have your own tools and hold a full driving licence.

Learn more:
📞 01460 65978
📧 [email protected]
🚘 Pop into Slades Garage.

Please share with anyone who might be interested! 🔧🚗

08/06/2026

Job vacancy avaliable

Job Title: Experienced Mechanic
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us: Slades Garage ltd is a well-established and reputable automotive repair shop committed to providing high-quality service and maintenance to our customers. Our team of skilled professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive repair and maintenance, with the ability to diagnose and fix a wide range of vehicle issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:
· Perform routine vehicle maintenance and repairs
· Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems
· Use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues
· Maintain a clean and organized workspace
· Follow safety procedures and guidelines
· Communicate effectively with customers and team members

Requirements:
· Proven experience as a mechanic
· Strong knowledge of automotive systems and components
· Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Good communication and customer service skills
· Valid driver's license

Benefits:
· Competitive salary based on experience
· Opportunities for professional development and training.

How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and skilled mechanic looking for a rewarding opportunity. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to [email protected]
or pop in and see us at Leach Road TA20 1FA 0146065978

27/05/2026

What a great weekend at Devon Truck Show thanks to Mike and his team. Well done to our lads for all the preparation to get the trucks looking their best.

26/11/2025

It is with great sadness we share the terrible news of Adam Mewton. A young fellow recovery operator who tragically lost his life well doing the job he loved. We wish our condolences to his family friends and work colleagues at this very difficult time. 💙

24/10/2025

We are very glad to sponsor and support local businesses and customers.

Thank you to Slades Garage Ltd for being one of our valued sponsors at our Black Tie Charity Dinner Dance , sponsoring one of our tables. ✨

Slades is an independent, family-run garage and recovery company founded in 1978. They offer 24-hour roadside recovery and emergency breakdown assistance for cars and commercial vehicles - this includes everything from motorcycles up to large HGVs and coaches, even sports cars with low clearance thanks to demountable low-loader equipment.

Their MOT centre also handles class 4 and 7 (cars, small vans, mini-buses, camper vans) with service and diagnostics.

Thank you for your support!

28/08/2025

2 1/2 years in the process our R520 is now ready for the road .
From a start base of the twin tag 70t manual unit.
After a long time hunting for a suitable truck we sourced this very low kms unit which was perfect as it already had a twin flex chassis, low cab with twin steering pumps and correct train weights, the only thing we've done was replaced the standard front axle with am950 9t one.
It was then stretched to the correct length with new sop files from scania for changes, before being sent to roger dysons for the cl500 equipment and stainless steel locker body's.

The boys look forward to getting out on the roads and testing it's capabilities.

28/08/2025

A vast mixture of jobs going though the workshop lately from day to day mot's and general services to engine changes or heldex axle problems, 1 of the the jobs included sorting of an audi heater matrix fault soon for the air con machine to be packed away with different heating faults when the weather changes.

Our fully equipped workshop is here to help with all your motoring needs.
Workshop 8am to 6pm mon-fri
Breakdown/ recovery 24/7

0146065978

28/08/2025

Guys keeping busy with a few jobs this week including an unusual fully armored 10feet wide military 6x6

01/06/2025

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17/04/2025

We are looking for a new team member to join our team!
Please send your CV to [email protected]

Job Role: Automotive Office Receptionist & Administrator

About us:
Slades Garage Ltd is a well-established and reputable family run automotive repair company based in Chard, Somerset. We provide MOT and servicing as well as 24 hour breakdown and recovery. We are committed to providing high-quality service and maintenance to our customers. Our team of skilled professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Job Description:
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Office Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role ensuring the smooth operation of our office providing administration support and maintaining an organised work environment. The ideal candidate will be able to confidently communicate with customers and suppliers.

This is a full- time position and is office based. Hours will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
Salary will be £14 -£16 per hour depending on experience.
There is a company pension and staff have special rates for their vehicles.

Responsibilities but not limited to:
• Answering the telephone & processing emails
• Creating customer invoices and taking payments
• Generating new jobs and updating information on Apex systems*
• Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and recoveries via Apex and allocating to drivers
• Booking in workshop enquiries; MOT, Servicing, Parts Replacements
• Speaking with parts suppliers and placing orders
• Contacting customers with updates
• Liaising with our team of drivers, customers, technicians, other recovery companies and members of the public
• Ensuring day to day bookings are allocated to job cards for our technicians
• Communications with Police Force
• Updating the Police system with up to date information
• General office duties as required.
*Apex is the system which is used for receiving & allocating breakdown and recovery to us which then get deployed to technicians and drivers. Workshop jobs are also processed on the same system.

Experience:
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Must be confident speaking with the general public & other individuals, in-person & on the phone.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
• Proven experience in a receptionist or office administration role
• Knowledge and or interest of motor vehicles is advantages
• Support financial processes by generating customer invoices
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Please note you will be required to have and pass a DBS check due to the nature of the business.
Please apply via email to [email protected] / [email protected]