German Brand Diagnostic Specialist (£35k–£40k Basic | Protect Your Weekends)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Secure parking

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician with German specialist capabilities to service, diagnose, and repair prestige European vehicles and perform routine maintenance using brand-specific scanners.

You will work in a modern workshop with a zero-target culture, and benefit from 28 days of leave, secure on-site parking, a pension scheme, and clear career progression paths.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds/time-served).
• Proven diagnostics knowledge for complex mechanical fault finding.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and mechanical maintenance on prestige European vehicles.
• Perform accurate diagnostic troubleshooting using brand-specific scanners to ensure first-time fixes.

Skills

Advanced vehicle diagnostics

Maintenance & repair

German language

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your hands‑on experience and technical skill level)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (100% WEEKEND FREEDOM with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
• Perks: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), secure workplace pension scheme, free secure on‑site staff parking, and clear career progression pathways
• Training & Development: Ongoing technical development and access to modern, brand‑specific diagnostic software to refine your specialist skills
• Workload: Routine servicing, general maintenance, complex mechanical repairs across German and European vehicles, and precision electrical/mechanical fault diagnosis

About Us

Based in Gloucester, we are an award‑winning independent specialist focusing on German brand servicing, diagnostics, and high‑level mechanical repair. Known for our modern facilities, zero‑corporate‑pressure culture, and commitment to precision engineering, we pride ourselves on delivering top‑tier service to our customers while providing a supportive, highly skilled work environment free from aggressive targets.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / German Specialist to join our highly respected workshop team in Gloucester. You will carry out routine servicing, complex mechanical maintenance, and accurate diagnostic troubleshooting using modern brand‑specific scanners across prestige European vehicles to ensure high "first-time fix" quality standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time‑served equivalent) with proven workshop experience (prestige brand experience is a major plus)
• Solid foundational knowledge of advanced vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
• Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card or F‑Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools

Location & Commute

• Base: Gloucester (Free secure on‑site staff parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key routes including the M5 (J11/J12), A40, and A417, offering fast commutes across Gloucestershire
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Gloucester mainline railway station alongside regular regional bus services
• Commutable From: Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Forest of Dean, Dursley, and surrounding areas