Junior Service Vehicle Technician (1 Year Experience Required)

Hawk Hiring; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool insurance

Workplace pension

Employee vehicle discounts

Free secure parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is seeking a Junior Service Vehicle Technician for the Brighton & Hove area. This hands-on workshop role requires a minimum of 1 year in a commercial garage or fast‑fit centre and offers a base salary of £28,000–£35,000 with an uncapped monthly bonus scheme, aiming for £37,000+ OTE.

You’ll work Monday to Friday with a fair Saturday rota, hold NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of active, hands‑on experience inside a commercial garage, dealership, or fast‑fit centre.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Core maintenance and repairs including servicing, MOT prep, brakes, suspension and steering.
• Assist with diagnostic work and learn multi-brand tools under supervision.
• Support fleet maintenance across a range of vehicles.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

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Junior Service Vehicle Technician (1 Year Experience Required)

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 Guaranteed Base + Uncapped Monthly Bonus Scheme (£37,000+ OTE)

Location: Brighton & Hove Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) | Fair Saturday Rota

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Minimum 1 year of professional, hands-on workshop or garage experience is STRICTLY REQUIRED.

Candidates with no previous commercial garage experience will NOT be contacted or considered.

About Us

We are a leading automotive service and repair facility based in the coastal Brighton & Hove area. Combining high-spec modern workshop equipment with a progressive, community-focused garage culture, we deliver main-dealer repair standards while ensuring every team member receives genuine personal respect, direct mentorship, and long-term career investment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Guaranteed Base Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic pay matching your proven hands‑on experience.
• Monthly Bonus Scheme: Uncapped efficiency and performance bonuses driving on‑target earnings over £37,000+.
• 1‑on‑1 Master Mentorship: Work directly alongside senior master technicians on live diagnostic and mechanical jobs.
• Funded Upskilling Pathways: Employer-sponsored training courses including EV/Hybrid high‑voltage certification and MOT tester training routes.
• Great Local Perks: Tool insurance scheme, workplace pension, employee vehicle discounts, and free secure parking.

What You’ll Do

• Core Maintenance & Repairs: Multi‑point health checks, routine servicing, MOT prep, brakes, suspension, and steering setups.
• Diagnostic Upskilling: Learn multi‑brand scan tool logic, software resets, and electrical troubleshooting under specialist guidance.
• Fleet Support: Assist with vehicle health inspections and maintenance across a wide variety of customer cars and light commercial vehicles.

What We Need

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of active, hands‑on experience inside a commercial garage, dealership, or fast‑fit centre.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

Commutable Locations

• Brighton & Hove: Local (5–10 mins)
• Shoreham-by-Sea: 12 mins
• Peacehaven & Saltdean: 15 mins
• Lewes: 15 mins
• Worthing: 20 mins
• Burgess Hill: 20 mins

100% Confidential Guarantee

The Sussex automotive trade is well-connected—your application remains 100% private. We will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.