Car Mechanic / Vehicle Tech 3 site garage

Hawk Hiring; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Funding for MOT qualification

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a skilled automotive technician to join our Dartford/Welling network. The role focuses on routine servicing, maintenance and complex mechanical repairs across multiple makes and models, with a clear path to DVSA MOT Tester qualification funded by the company.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30 with no weekend duties, and benefit from a solid base salary (£39,000 per year), pension, holiday entitlement, and on-site parking in a supportive, non-corporate

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or solid time-served experience.
• Demonstrable ability to perform servicing, maintenance and complex repairs.
• Ambition to develop skills and progress with funded MOT training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs across an exciting variety of makes and models.
• Perform accurate diagnostic fault-finding and first-time fixes using state-of-the-art workshop tools.
• Handle core mechanical tasks including brakes, suspension, clutches, and timing belts with high efficiency.
• Collaborate with a top-tier team across our established local branches.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maint. &

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

Tools

MOT testing equipment

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Solid Basic Salary: £39,000 per annum secure, stable PAYE base pay


• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30 — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS to reclaim your weekends


• Upskilling & Qualifications: Full company backing and funding to gain your official DVSA MOT Tester qualification, plus ongoing advanced technical development


• Generous Time Off: 22 days holiday plus all 8 bank holidays (30 days total)


• Security & Perks: Company pension scheme enrolment, modern diagnostic equipment, free on-site parking, and a brilliant, supportive team culture

About Us

We are a thriving, multi-site independent garage group operating across Welling and Dartford with a stellar reputation for first-class customer service and top-tier workmanship. Because we operate across multiple busy branches, we offer the stability and resources of an established group combined with a friendly, non-corporate workshop floor where your skills are genuinely valued. Every advert we run includes an \"About Us\" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our technicians stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs across an exciting variety of makes and models.


• Perform accurate diagnostic fault-finding and first-time fixes using state-of-the-art workshop tools.


• Handle core mechanical tasks including brakes, suspension, clutches, and timing belts with high efficiency.


• Collaborate with a top-tier team across our established local branches.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).


• Ambition: Eagerness to develop your skillset and fast-track your career with fully funded MOT training.


• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Flexibility: Choice of working location between our prime Welling and Dartford branches with free on-site parking.


• Road Links: Exceptional transport links via the A2, A20, and M25.


• Commutable From: Welling, Dartford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Erith, Gravesend, Eltham, and Bromley.