Junior Service Vehicle Technician (1 Year Experience Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Solid Guaranteed Base: £28,000 – £35,0

Weekend-Free schedule

Funded Diagnostic Training

Rested Daily Pace

28 days leave, 1.5x overtime, pension,

Free secure staff parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Haywards Heath is seeking a skilled garage technician with at least 1 year of hands-on workshop experience. The role focuses on general maintenance, brakes, diagnostics progression, and multi-brand servicing in a well-equipped, modern workshop.

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and a Full UK Driving Licence are required. Monday–Friday, no weekends, with a base salary from £28,000 to £35,000 and 1.5x overtime; benefits include 28 days leave and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of active, hands-on workshop or garage experience is required.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance: servicing, brakes, suspension, steering repairs across multi-brand fleets.
• Diagnostic progression: learn modern diagnostic software and fault tracing with senior technicians.
• Workshop operations: assist MOT prep and component overhauls, keep bays clean and organized.

Skills

Garage experience

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 Guaranteed Base + 1.5x Overtime Pay

Location: Haywards Heath Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:30 with structured daily breaks) | ZERO 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 an established, family-run independent garage in Haywards Heath built on traditional engineering craftsmanship, high standards, and long-term customer trust. Operating out of a well-equipped, modern workshop facility, we value quality workmanship over rushed targets and invest directly in our team's ongoing technical development.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Solid Guaranteed Base: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary negotiable based on your proven practical skills.
• 100% Weekend-Free: Fixed Monday to Friday schedule—enjoy full weekends off every single week!
• Funded Diagnostic Training: Direct access to official technical, diagnostic, and EV upskilling courses.
• Rested Daily Pace: Structured schedule including a 30-minute lunch plus two paid 15-minute tea breaks.
• Full Perks: 28 days paid annual leave, 1.5x overtime rates, workplace pension, and free secure staff parking.

What You’ll Do

• General Maintenance: Servicing, multi-point health checks, brakes, suspension setups, and steering repairs across multi-brand fleets.
• Diagnostic Progression: Learn modern diagnostic software for system scans, fault tracing, and service resets alongside senior technicians.
• Workshop Operations: Support MOT prep work, mechanical component overhauls, and keep clean, organized bays.

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

• Lindfield & Cuckfield: Local (5–8 mins)
• Burgess Hill: 10 mins
• Hassocks: 15 mins
• Crawley: 20 mins
• East Grinstead & Brighton: 25 mins

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