BMW & MINI Vehicle Technician

Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

Department: Car Service

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Reporting To: David Austen - Aftersales Manager

Compensation: £41,200 - £50,000 / year

Description

Do you want your weekends free to enjoy the things you love? At Vines, our family-focused culture is at the heart of every decision we make, and offering our technicians weekends off is just one of the ways we support a better work–life balance.

As a Technician at Vines, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services for BMW and MINI vehicles, ensuring our customers receive the exceptional standards they expect.

Hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday to cover our opening hours of 0800 - 1800 

Salary Bandings  |                               | Salary     | OTE
Service Technician (Non Brand /ATA)  £35,500  | £41,200 *up to £35,500 dependent upon experience
Accredited BMW Service Technician  | £41,000  | £45,000
BMW Accredited Senior                         £45,000  | £50,000

What you will be doing:

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and technical issues on our vehicles.
• Diagnose and carry out repairs effectively and efficiently within manufacturers’ servicing and repair times.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on vehicles according to BMW standards
• Advise and report on vehicle and parts faults and servicing requirements noticed while working on vehicles, including future servicing repair requirements
• Look for ways to identify future customer costs savings by recommending preventative maintenance and appropriate vehicle expenditure

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 NVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• City & Guilds qualification or other adequate qualifications.
• BMW Senior Technician qualification or equivalent from prestigious retailer 
• Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Career development and progression is incredibly important to us so, in return we offer nationally recognised pathways for BMW Technician Accreditation at the BMW Group Training Academy in Berkshire, with the opportunity to progress to Master Technician.

Why work for Vines:

• Awesome Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
• Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
• Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
• Training Provided: Don’t worry if you’re new to this; we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed!
• 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
• Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
• Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
• Enhanced Parental Benefits
• Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
• Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
• Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!

                                                 For more details, check out our staff benefits.