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You’ve worked at a shop that talks about culture.

Come work at one that built it.

Most repair shops talk about culture. We built one.

If you’ve worked in this industry long enough, you know the difference between a shop that says the right things in the interview and one that actually treats you like a professional after the offer is signed. SSA European Auto Repair is the second kind. We’re not for everyone — and that’s the point.

30+ bays. 26,000+ square feet. Two locations.

New England’s largest independent European auto repair operation.

What This Place Is Actually Like

We’ve been running our Kingston shop since 2015. 11 years of refining the systems, building the customer base, and learning what actually works. Our second location in Canton, MA opens July 1, 2026 — and we’re proud that it’s two of our own Kingston techs who earned the founding seats there. That’s how good this team is. People don’t leave. They graduate.

Which is why we’re hiring at Kingston now. Not because anyone left in frustration, but because real spots are opening as our team takes the next step.

Our daily huddle starts at 7:50 AM. The team reviews yesterday’s numbers, what’s coming today, what we did well, what we can do better. Doors open at 8. Everyone knows the goal, knows their role, knows where they stand.

We don’t do drama. We don’t have room for ego. We don’t blame each other when something goes wrong — we figure out what broke and fix it. If you’ve worked at a shop where techs and advisors are at war with each other, where parts are always missing, where management blames the floor for problems they created — you’ll feel the difference here in your first week.

“We treat techs like the professionals they are. Everything else flows from that.”

Why Scale Matters For Your Career

This isn’t a one-bay garage hoping to grow. SSA is the largest independent European specialist in the region by a wide margin — meaning real systems, real equipment, real customer base, and real career path. Kingston is the proven shop that built it all. Canton is what comes next. The kind of place where your next 20+ years could happen if it’s the right fit.

For a tech, scale means: parts on the shelves when you need them. Dealer-level diagnostic tools for every brand we touch. Bay coverage so you’re never sitting. A team big enough that you’re not the only one solving every hard problem. And a path forward — promotions, training investment, leadership opportunities as we open more locations.

About the Pay (Since Indeed Wants Us to Talk About It)

Flat rate $40–$55+/hr based on experience, plus a tiered monthly production bonus that adds real money for steady producers. New hires get a guaranteed 40 hours/week for the first 90 days while you settle in.

We pay competitively because we run the shop right. Cars in the bays, parts on the shelves, advisors selling what you quote, work flowing without you having to chase it. Pay is the result of a well-run shop, not a recruiting trick. If a shop is paying top dollar but everything else is broken, the tech leaves in 6 months. We’ve been hiring techs who stay.

Translation: come for the culture. The pay is the bonus you get for working at a place that has its act together.

Why Techs Stay Here

• Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. No weekends. Ever.
• Clean, modern, fully equipped European-only shop
• Dealer-level diagnostics and OE software for every European brand
• Strong, loyal customer base — work is in the bays, you don’t sit
• Your own workstation, the right tools, parts when you need them
• A shop manager who runs the floor instead of hiding from it
• Ownership that understands the work — over 20 years in the industry, still gets involved when needed
• Two locations and growing — real promotion path as we expand

Compensation & Benefits

• Flat rate $40–$55+/hr based on experience
• Tiered monthly production bonus for steady producers
• Guaranteed 40 hours/week for first 90 days while you build car count
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• European specialty training paid for by SSA
• Career path — we promote from within as we grow

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and repairing European vehicles to factory standards
• Performing accurate, efficient, well-documented work
• Communicating clearly with the service advisor team
• Staying current with training and technology
• Keeping your bay clean and professional
• Test-driving vehicles to confirm proper repairs

Who Does Well Here

You’ll thrive at SSA if you:

• Take pride in quality work — comebacks bother you more than they bother the customer
• Communicate well with advisors instead of blaming them
• Bring professionalism instead of drama
• Want a long-term career, not just the next paycheck
• Want to keep learning — European cars don’t stand still
• Respect the team enough to show up on time, ready to work

If that sounds like you, you’ll fit. If you’ve been frustrated by shops that don’t operate this way — you’ll feel at home in your first week.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional automotive experience (European preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong diagnostic mindset
• Reliability, curiosity, professionalism
• ASE or manufacturer certifications a plus, not required

Location & Schedule

• Kingston, MA
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No weekends. Ever.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to work at a shop that’s built to last — apply through Indeed, or skip the queue and reach out directly:

• Phone/Text: 339-832-2781
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: ssaeuro.com

We’re not just hiring a technician. We’re adding the right person to a team built to last.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 – $62.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kingston, MA 02364 (Required)

Work Location: In person