Junior Service Vehicle Technician (1 Year Experience Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Croydon is seeking a skilled workshop technician for a full-time, permanent role. You will perform vehicle servicing, brakes, suspension, steering setups, exhausts, and light repairs as part of a growing team and a new VAG department.

Working Monday to Friday with no weekends, you'll enjoy a guaranteed base salary of £28,000–£35,000 and benefits including 28 days leave, a pension, and free secure staff parking. Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of active hands‑on garage experience.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Core mechanical work: vehicle servicing, brakes, suspension, steering setups, exhausts, and light component repairs.
• Diagnostic upskilling: shadow senior techs using VAG diagnostic software to isolate faults.
• Department workflow: assist with workshop organization, digital service records, and multi-brand fleet prep.

Skills

Garage experience

Hands-on technician

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

IMI qualification

Job description

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 Guaranteed Base (PAYE or Self-Employed Options Available)

Location: Croydon, South London / Surrey Border (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) | Strictly NO Weekends!

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

EXPERIENCE FILTER – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

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 highly established independent specialist in Croydon with a stellar local reputation across South London. Renowned for high-end specialist work, we are launching a dedicated Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) department and building a fresh workshop team that prioritises fixed‑right‑first‑time quality over rushed flat‑rate targets.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Guaranteed Base Pay: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary (PAYE or flexible Self‑Employed arrangements available).
• 100% Weekend‑Free: Strictly Monday to Friday—no weekend rotas or Saturday shifts, ever!
• Ground‑Floor Growth: Help build our new VAG department while learning directly from experienced VAG specialists.
• Pace Over Pressure: Escape corporate micromanagement and focus on proper mechanical quality.
• Full Perks: 28 days total annual leave, workplace pension scheme, and free secure staff parking.

What You’ll Do

• Core Mechanical Work: Vehicle servicing, brakes, suspension, steering setups, exhausts, and light component repairs.
• Diagnostic Upskilling: Shadow senior techs using modern VAG diagnostic software to isolate electrical and mechanical faults.
• Department Workflow: Assist with workshop organization, digital service records, and multi‑brand fleet prep.

What We Need

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of active hands‑on garage experience.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI qualification.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

Commutable Locations

• Croydon: Local
• Sutton & Wallington: 10–15 mins
• Mitcham & Thornton Heath: 10–15 mins
• Purley & Coulsdon: 15 mins
• Bromley & Beckenham: 20 mins

100% Confidential Guarantee

Your application will be handled with 100% absolute privacy. We will never contact your current employer without explicit consent.