Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Swickard Auto Group

$77K — $93K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of dealership technician experience
  • Strong diagnostic and electrical skills
  • Clean driving record and valid driver's license
  • Team-first communication abilities
  • Experience with Land Rover, Jaguar, or European luxury brands is a plus
  • Land Rover factory certifications preferred for sign-on bonus eligibility
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain Land Rover vehicles to OEM specifications
  • Perform warranty and customer-pay repairs accurately
  • Communicate effectively with advisors and leadership to keep work flowing
  • Ensure quality control and prevent comebacks through attention to detail
  • Conduct test drives to validate repair quality
  • Advise guests on preventative maintenance services
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace according to Land Rover standards.

Benefits

  • Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for Land Rover certified technicians
  • Progressive pay increases with tenure and certifications
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid training for manufacturer certifications and career advancement
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Redwood City, CA | M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Veterans Encouraged to Apply | $37.30 - $45.00 per flat-rate hour | Land Rover / European Luxury Experience Preferred
  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Land Rover Certified Technicians

You want predictable work. Steady hours. A shop that runs right. Land Rover Redwood City, part of Swickard Automotive Group, is hiring experienced Flat Rate Service Technicians. We run disciplined shops - clear dispatch, parts that show up, leaders who remove roadblocks instead of creating them.

If you value precision, steady standards, and a team that follows through, you will feel at home here.

How We Operate - Standards and Systems

This is what makes us different from the shop down the street:
• Clear dispatching and steady work mix to protect your flag hours every week
• Updated Land Rover diagnostic tools and current OEM repair information - always
• Documented SOPs that cut wasted time and reduce friction
• Consistent parts processes to minimize delays and protect throughput
• Shop leadership that coaches, gives feedback, and holds everyone accountable - including themselves

What You Will Do
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain Land Rover vehicles to OEM specifications
• Perform warranty and customer-pay repairs with precision and documentation discipline
• Communicate clearly with advisors and shop leadership to keep work moving
• Protect guest safety and trust through quality control and comeback prevention
• Perform test drives to confirm repair quality before vehicle return
• Recommend preventative maintenance services to guests
• Maintain a clean, organized bay consistent with Land Rover standards

What You Bring

Must have:
• 2+ years of dealership technician experience
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills with ability to follow OEM procedures
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Team-first communication - advisors, dispatch, and shop foreman depend on you

Strong plus:
• Land Rover, Jaguar, or European luxury brand experience
• Land Rover factory certifications (required for sign-on bonus eligibility)
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications

Compensation and Benefits
Pay: $37.30 - $45.00 per flat-rate hour based on experience and certifications
Sign-On: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for Land Rover certified technicians - paid over 5 months
Progressive plan: Pay increases as tenure grows and certifications are added - we reward the investment you make in your craft
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
Training: Paid manufacturer training - we cover the cost of certifications that advance your career
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services

Your Career Path at Swickard

Swickard is not just a job. It is a place to build something that lasts.
• Start as a Flat Rate Technician - master the Land Rover product and our shop standards
• Advance to Master Technician as factory certifications and efficiency metrics grow
• From there: Shop Lead and Fixed Ops leadership roles for those who want to lead
• 40+ rooftops and premium brands - opportunity to move, grow, and specialize across the group

#T4

Salary Description

$37 - $45 per flat-rate hour

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