Level 3 Vehicle Technician (£30,000–£40,000 | Independent Garage | Monday–Friday | Birmingham)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Paid annual leave

No weekend shifts

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician with a minimum of 3 years in the motor trade to join its busy workshop.

You will work on a varied range of makes and models, carrying out routine servicing, diagnostics and more complex mechanical repairs. A strong all‑round mechanical knowledge base and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 qualification is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician in the motor trade.
• Strong all‑round mechanical knowledge across various makes/models.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and diagnostics.
• Perform timing belts, clutches, brakes, suspension and engine repairs.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to high workmanship standards.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Servicing & maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE), depending on experience and technical ability.
• Hours: Monday to Friday – No Weekends! Enjoy a genuine work-life balance.
• Pay Structure: Straightforward basic salary with no bonus targets or performance-related pay.
• Environment: Established independent garage offering a friendly, professional and supportive working environment.
• Benefits: Workplace pension, paid annual leave and a varied mechanical workload.
• Workshop: Well-equipped independent workshop with diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Workload: Multi-brand servicing, routine maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, timing belts and chains, clutch replacements, brake and suspension repairs, engine work and general mechanical repairs.

About Us

We are recruiting on behalf of an established independent garage based in Birmingham, looking for an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join its workshop team.

The business prides itself on providing honest workmanship, excellent customer service and high standards of vehicle maintenance and repair.

As an independent garage, the focus is on quality rather than corporate targets and unnecessary pressure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where technicians can take pride in their work and enjoy a straightforward, professional working environment.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the motor trade to join our client's busy workshop in Birmingham.

You will be working on a varied range of makes and models, carrying out everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to diagnostics and more complex mechanical repairs.

We are looking for someone with strong all-round mechanical knowledge who can work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

This role would suit a technician looking for a stable position within an independent garage, offering a competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 and, importantly, a Monday-to-Friday working pattern with absolutely no weekend commitments.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Vehicle Technician within the motor trade (Essential).
• Strong all-round mechanical knowledge across a variety of makes and models.
• Confident carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and general mechanical repairs.
• Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with timing belts, clutches, brakes, suspension and engine repairs.
• Valid DVSA Class 4 MOT Testing Licence – Advantageous but not essential. Candidates without an MOT licence are still encouraged to apply.
• Able to work independently, manage workload effectively and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Reliable, hardworking and a positive team player.
• Full UK driving licence.