Junior Service Vehicle Technician (1 Year Experience Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Company social events

Free secure parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Maidstone is seeking a skilled garage professional to maintain exotic and vintage vehicles. You will work in a pristine facility with mentorship from senior technicians, focusing on precision servicing and detailed reporting.

This full-time, permanent role requires at least 1 year of hands-on garage experience, NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive base pay and overtime opportunities accompany a strong training program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on garage/workshop experience.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds qualification required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Exotic maintenance: servicing, inspections, fluid maintenance on supercars and vintage classics.
• Master carburettor tuning and vintage mechanicals under senior mentors.
• Quality control: road-testing and detailed vehicle health reports to ensure right-first-time standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds

Job description

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Guaranteed Base + Paid Overtime Opportunities

Location: Maidstone Area (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:30) | Fair Saturday Rota

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

Operating out of an immaculate facility attached to a world-class showroom in Maidstone, we specialize in high-end exotics and vintage classics. We prioritize precision craftsmanship, patience, and fine engineering over rapid turnarounds or volume targets.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive Base Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 guaranteed basic salary plus paid overtime opportunities.
• 1-on-1 Specialist Mentorship: 12 months of structured training covering exotic electronics and vintage mechanics.
• Immaculate Facility: Clean, climate-controlled, pristine bays working alongside £100k+ exotic inventory.
• Pace Over Pressure: Zero flat-rate targets - take the time required to complete every job to perfection.
• Full Perks: 28 days total holiday, workplace pension scheme, company social events, and free secure parking.

What You'll Do

• Exotic Maintenance: Precision servicing, inspections, and fluid maintenance on supercars and vintage classics.
• Specialist Learning: Master carburettor tuning, vintage mechanicals, and modern exotic networks alongside senior mentors.
• Quality Control: Road-testing and detailed vehicle health reports to ensure right-first-time standards.

What We Need

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on garage experience with exceptional attention to detail and care for vehicles.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

Commutable Locations

• Aylesford & Snodland: 8-12 mins
• Larkfield & West Malling: 12-15 mins
• Rochester & Chatham: 15-18 mins
• Sittingbourne: 18-20 mins
• Tonbridge & Sevenoaks: 20 mins

100% Confidential Guarantee

All inquiries remain strictly confidential. We will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.