Junior VAG Specialist Technician (£35k Basic + Xmas Bonus | Maidstone)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free/discounted parts

Workshop access for personal car

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in the Maidstone area is seeking a Junior VAG Specialist Technician to join our family-owned independent workshop. You'll work alongside senior technicians to develop expert-level skills on German vehicles and strengthen our reputation for quality workmanship.

Requirements include at least 6 months of practical garage experience, an interest in German cars (VAG experience is a bonus), a full UK driving licence, and a strong commitment to customer care.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of practical garage experience doing mechanical work.
• Interest in German cars (VAG experience is a bonus, but basic mechanical aptitude is key).
• High commitment to quality craftsmanship and taking care of customer vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, brakes, fluid updates, timing belts, and basic diagnostic work on VW, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda models.

Skills

Garage experience

German cars interest

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 basic per annum + £1,000 guaranteed Christmas bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Strictly NO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: 28 days holiday, company pension, free/discounted parts, and use of the workshop for personal car repairs during working hours
• Work Environment: Major heavy-lifting jobs are completed in two-man pairs; workshop bookings are carefully managed 6 weeks in advance to avoid burnout
• Workload: Servicing, brakes, fluid updates, timing belts, and basic diagnostic work on VW, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda models

About Us

We are a premier, family-orientated independent specialist near Maidstone with an outstanding national reputation across the Volkswagen and Audi Group community. Known for industry-leading staff retention (technicians regularly stay 8–10+ years), we offer a supportive, zero-corporate-pressure environment where your physical health, job security, and work-life balance come first.

Role Overview

Seeking a Junior VAG Specialist Technician with at least 6 months' workshop experience to work alongside senior technicians and develop expert-level skills on German vehicles.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of practical garage experience doing mechanical work.
• Interest in German cars (VAG experience is a bonus, but basic mechanical aptitude is key).
• High commitment to quality craftsmanship and taking care of customer vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence.

Location & Commute

• Base: Maidstone area
• Road Links: Directly accessible via the M20 (Junctions 6 & 7), A229, and A20 corridors, offering effortless driving routes from all parts of Kent.
• Public Transport: Excellent rail connections via Maidstone East, Maidstone West, and Bearsted stations with regular Arriva bus coverage.
• Commutable From: Aylesford, Bearsted, Medway (Rochester/Chatham), Tonbridge, Malling, and Sittingbourne.