Independent Workshop Mechanic (£35k-£47k Basic | Overtime & Zero Weekends)

Hawk Hiring; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure on-site parking

Welcoming, supportive workingAtmos

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is recruiting a skilled automotive technician for a family‑run garage known for honest workmanship and a loyal customer base in the Medway area. You will carry out routine servicing, diagnostics, MOTs and maintenance across a wide fleet of cars and light commercial vehicles, working independently to uphold high workshop standards and clear inspection records.

Salary £35,000–£47,000 per year, hours 08:00–17:30, Monday to Friday with no weekends, plus a company pension and on-site

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).
• Experience across a mixed fleet of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, diagnostic fault-finding, MOT repairs, and maintenance across a wide variety of vehicles.
• Work independently to maintain workshop standards and turnaround times.
• Keep accurate inspection records and communicate clearly with the team.

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3

Driving licence

Hand tools

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Earnings: £35,000 to £47,000 basic salary per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 08:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday (45-minute break) — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
• Overtime: Available as required to further increase your earnings
• Time Off: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Wellbeing & Security: Company pension scheme
• Perks: Free secure on-site parking and a welcoming, supportive working atmosphere

About Us

We are a proper, independent family-run garage known for honest workmanship, traditional values, and a loyal customer base. Operating a diverse, hands-on mix of car and commercial vehicle maintenance, we provide a steady, supportive environment where skilled mechanics are genuinely valued, respected, and given the autonomy to do things right. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our mechanics stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, diagnostic fault-finding, MOT repairs, and mechanical maintenance across a wide variety of customer cars and commercial vehicles.
• Work independently and efficiently to maintain high workshop standards and turnaround times.
• Keep accurate inspection records and communicate clearly with the team.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).
• Experience: Proven capability working across a mixed fleet of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Chatham / Medway area with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Excellent access via major regional road networks, including the A2 and M2 corridors.
• Commutable From: Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, and the wider Medway towns.