Standlake Vehicle Services

18/11/2025

🚗 WE’RE HIRING: Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester 🚗

Looking for a fresh start in a well-established independent garage? Join our small, friendly team where you’ll work with state-of-the-art diagnostics and get the support you need to grow.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
* Servicing, maintenance & repairs on a variety of vehicles (up to 3,500kg vans)
* Diagnosing and fixing faults
* MOT testing (Class 4) - preferred but not essential

💷 Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)

🕒 Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm
No weekends!

🎉 Perks & Benefits
* 21 days holiday + bank holidays
* Workplace pension
* Training & development opportunities (MOT training available)
* On-site parking
* Employee discount

📌 Requirements
* Full, valid UK driving licence
* Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
* Level 2 considered
* MOT licence preferred (training provided if needed)
* A strong commitment to quality and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀

Please email [email protected] or call 01865 300360

Call now to connect with business.

25/09/2025

We need you! We have a position available for a qualified MOT Tester, come and join our team.

Email: [email protected] or call 01865 300360

07/04/2025

Easter Traffic - more than 21 million leisure trips are expected to be made by car as schools across England break up for the Easter holidays.

Is your car serviced, safe and ready to travel? Get in touch and find out more here:

More than 21 million leisure trips are expected to be made by car this weekend as schools across England break up for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ travel plans. Friday, April 4—the last day of term for most schools—and Saturday, April 5, are predicted to be the b...

13/03/2025

Looking for an RAC Approved Garage in Witney? Look no further, we're always happy to help with your vehicle needs.

Here's our RAC Page: https://www.rac.co.uk/approvedgarages/garage/f456

Contact us here: https://slvs.co.uk/contact/

06/02/2025

Digital Driving Licence coming in 2025!

The UK government is set to revolutionise public services with the launch of the GOV.UK Wallet and App, making it easier to access key documents and interact with government services digitally.

The first digital credentials available will include an early version of a mobile driver’s licence! Find out more here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/digital-driving-licence-coming-this-year/

07/01/2025

Are you sick and tired of potholes?

The Government has unveiled a record £1.6 billion investment to repair roads in England!

Read more here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/record-breaking-road-maintenance-fund-allocated-to-repair-seven-million-potholes/

If your vehicle has suffered damage from potholes then please get in touch with us.

Government Unveils Major Road Maintenance Plan for 2025-2026 The Government has announced a record £1.6 billion investment to repair roads in England. Local highway authorities will receive the funds to tackle the growing issue of potholes, with drivers in England and Wales encountering an average ...

19/12/2024

The UK government’s road safety initiative, THINK!, has launched its annual drink-driving campaign for the Christmas season.

Find out more here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/drink-driving-awareness-campaign-launched-by-think/

We'd like to wish all of our customers a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

The UK government’s road safety initiative, THINK!, has launched its annual drink-driving campaign for the Christmas season. Prominent global alcohol and pub brands, including Heineken and Fuller’s, have partnered with THINK! to encourage young drivers to opt for 0% alcohol beverages during the ...

03/12/2024

Drivers Admit to Skipping their MOT and not Replacing Worn-Out Tyres, are you one of them?

Read more and contact for help and advice here:

Many Drivers Under 44 Admit to Skipping MOTs and Tyre Replacements to Cut Costs One-in-five drivers under the age of 44 have admitted to driving illegally by not getting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when necessary, as a way to save money amid the cost-of-living crisis. Among drivers....

13/11/2024

Chancellor's 2024 Autumn Budget: Key Takeaways for Motorists

There are key changes to road tax prices and a fuel duty freeze. We've summarised the motoring update for you here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/autumn-budget-key-takeaways-for-motorists/

01/11/2024

Winter is on it's way, is your vehicle ready?

Have a read of our latest news article here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/winter-is-on-its-way-make-sure-your-vehicle-is-ready/

Then book your vehicle in for a winter health check.

Winter Vehicle Health As winter approaches, it's time to prepare your vehicle for the cold months ahead. Falling temperatures can aggravate any mechanical As we head into the winter (yes… Summer is over) it’s time to check your vehicle and prepare it for the cold!

21/10/2024

Do you dazzle other road users?

TRL, a subsidiary of the Transport Research Foundation, has launched research into headlight glare.

Read more here: https://slvs.co.uk/news/research-into-headlight-glare-initiated/

Book your vehicle in for a winter check, we have facilities to check the alignment of your lights too.

Contact us: https://slvs.co.uk/contact/

02/10/2024

Last year more than one fifth of MOTs were failures!

We offer MOTs and Servicing for all makes and models so get in touch at least one month before your MOT is due!

Find out more here:

Failed MOTs In the UK, the Ministry of Transport test (MOT) is a mandatory annual test for vehicles over three years old to ensure they meet road safety and environmental standards. The test checks key parts like brakes, lights, and exhausts to identify potential issues. Driving without a valid MOT....