Defender Vehicle Technician: Flexible Hours, Top Pay

Hawk Hiring

Uckfield

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Pay
Year-End Bonus
Flexible Hours
On-site Parking
Casual Dress
Immediate Start

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic for a family-run workshop focused on pre-2016 Land Rover Defenders in the UK. The role offers a varied workload, from routine servicing to complex rebuilds, with no corporate micromanagement and flexible hours.

Expect top-tier pay (£32k–£40k base, up to £45k for high-level specialists), discretionary year-end bonus, and a flexible 40-hour week across 4–6 days.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic with high attention to detail.
  • Experience with pre-2016 Land Rover Defenders is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out a full range of mechanical work on pre-2016 Land Rover Defenders, including servicing and maintenance.
  • Execute full vehicle rebuilds, chassis swaps, and custom restoration projects with precision.
  • Work closely within a team while taking ownership of individual build projects.

Skills

Vehicle Technician
Mechanic
Defender experience

Job description

Hawk Hiring is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic for a family-run workshop focused on pre-2016 Land Rover Defenders in the UK. The role offers a varied workload, from routine servicing to complex rebuilds, with no corporate micromanagement and flexible hours.

Expect top-tier pay (£32k–£40k base, up to £45k for high-level specialists), discretionary year-end bonus, and a flexible 40-hour week across 4–6 days.

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