Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Redwood City, CA | Land Rover | Jaguar | Luxury European brand | Flat-rate | JLR certified | European brand welcome | Peninsula | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $55/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician with solid diagnostic ability and a quality standard you hold yourself to without being managed

• You have Land Rover or Jaguar experience -- or a strong luxury or European brand background and the drive to grow your JLR expertise

• You're looking for a well-run Peninsula store where your skills are valued, your rate reflects your experience, and your work directly supports a loyal, passionate guest base

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Land Rover Redwood City serves a loyal, passionate guest base on the Peninsula -- owners who choose the brand deliberately and depend on technicians who take their vehicles as seriously as they do. Land Rover experience is preferred and JLR-certified technicians will find their credentials reflected in the rate -- but experienced technicians from other luxury or European platforms are encouraged to apply. Your diagnostic fundamentals transfer and we'll invest in your JLR certification from there.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, advanced electrical, suspension, ADAS, Terrain Response, air suspension, and beyond -- using JLR SDD and OEM diagnostic procedures

• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization

• Execute repairs to JLR factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

• Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision

• Stay current on JLR technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures

• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience in a franchised dealership -- required

• Land Rover or Jaguar experience preferred -- BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, or other luxury European platform backgrounds welcome

• JLR SDD diagnostic platform experience preferred -- or equivalent European luxury diagnostic tool proficiency

• Strong diagnostic foundation -- able to work through multi-system problems accurately and efficiently

• ASE certifications a strong plus -- JLR factory certifications highly valued and reflected in rate

• Low comeback rate and a quality standard that doesn't require managing

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $30 - $55/hr flat rate -- rate reflects your experience, certification level, and diagnostic depth

• Progressive pay plan -- JLR factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

• Paid JLR manufacturer training and certification support

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles at Swickard

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY

• A loyal, passionate Peninsula guest base -- Land Rover owners here care deeply about their vehicles and return to the technicians who take care of them, making quality work the best retention tool in the shop

• JLR certifications are recognized and reflected in your rate -- bring your credentials and they move your number

• Redwood City sits at the heart of the Peninsula -- a strong, growing market with consistent Land Rover service volume

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests

If you're an experienced flat-rate technician with Land Rover, Jaguar, or luxury European platform expertise and the diagnostic depth to match -- we'd like to meet you.