Commercial & Car Technician (£35k-£43k Basic + Bonus | Mon-Fri | Gillingham)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Heavy-duty workwear & boot allowance

Workplace pension

Life insurance cover

Free secure staff parking

Funded Class 4 & Class 7 MOT training

Generous quarterly bonus scheme

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced fleet technician to join their Gillingham operation. You will perform scheduled servicing, inspections, and repairs on light commercial vehicles, vans and cars, ensuring compliance and high standards.

The role offers a competitive salary and a generous bonus scheme, plus 30 days leave, funded MOT training, and on-site parking in a supportive, well-equipped workshop.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle / Commercial Maintenance or time-served fleet mechanic experience.
• Hands-on experience with vans, commercial fleets or heavy mechanical components.
• Full UK driving licence (Class 7 or C1 bonus) and own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled fleet servicing, safety inspections, and PMI checks on LCVs, vans and cars.
• Carry out heavy mechanical repairs including clutch, gearbox, brakes and suspension work.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic software and prepare vehicles for MOT tests.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Own tool setup

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle / Commercial Maintenance

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary: £35,000 to £43,000 per annum (commensurate with LCV/fleet maintenance experience)
• Fleet Productivity Bonus: Generous quarterly workshop efficiency bonus scheme
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM – 17:00 PM — STRICTLY NO SATURDAY ROTAS
• Upskilling Pathways: Fully funded Class 4 & Class 7 MOT Tester training and commercial vehicle diagnostics
• Time Off: 30 days total leave (22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays)
• Perks: Heavy-duty workwear & boot allowance, workplace pension, life insurance cover, and free secure staff parking

About Us

We are a premier fleet service and light commercial specialist operating state-of-the-art facilities in Gillingham. Managing essential service fleets, local business vans, and high-spec pick-ups alongside passenger cars, we provide stable, year-round contract work unaffected by retail economic dips. We offer a high-energy, well-equipped environment with heavy-duty vehicle lifts and specialist tooling. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff enjoy top-tier job security.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled fleet servicing, safety inspections, and PMI checks on light commercial vehicles (LCVs), pick-ups, and cars.
• Carry out heavy mechanical repairs including clutch replacements, gearboxes, brake overhauls, and suspension rebuilds.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults using commercial-grade diagnostic software.
• Prepare vehicles for Class 4 and Class 7 MOT tests to ensure 100% compliance.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle / Commercial Maintenance (or time-served fleet mechanic experience).
• Experience: Hands-on experience working on vans, commercial fleets, or heavy mechanical components.
• Mindset: Practical problem solver who enjoys robust mechanical work and structured daily schedules.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence (Class 7 or C1 licence is a bonus) & own tool setup.

Location & Commute

• Base: Gillingham, Medway area with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Immediate access to the A2, M2 (Junction 4), and A278 link roads.
• Commutable From: Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend, and Isle of Sheppey.