Light Vehicle & Commercial Vehicle Technician (£27.5k–£40k Basic + Bonus | Independent | Burton)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (including bank)

Workplace pension scheme

Modern diagnostic equipment

Trade parts discounts

Supplied workwear

Free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our busy workshop, servicing a varied fleet of cars and light/heavy commercial vehicles. You will perform inspections, routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and core mechanical repairs to high trade standards in a well-equipped facility.

While an MOT Licence or HGV Licence is not mandatory, holding either will unlock higher starting salary tiers; a UK driving licence and your own hand tools are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent IMI Level 3 in light or heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Hands-on workshop experience across cars, light commercials, or commercial vehicles.
• DVSA MOT tester card and/or HGV licence welcomed as a bonus but not required.
• Reliable, methodical approach with strong mechanical and diagnostic capability.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and core mechanical repairs to high trade standards.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting across a diverse vehicle mix.
• Work across brake overhauls, clutch replacements, suspension work and related tasks.

Skills

Workshop experience

Mechanical diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

Education

NVQ/IMI Level 3 in Light/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £27,500 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE + relevant tester/licence accreditations) + performance efficiency bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturday mornings operated on a fair team rota basis
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension scheme, modern diagnostic equipment, trade parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
• Workload: Routine servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs across a diverse mix of light passenger vehicles and light/heavy commercial vehicles, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, suspension work, and diagnostic fault finding

About Us

We are a well-established, highly respected independent vehicle service and repair specialist catering to both cars and commercial vehicles. Known for our versatile workshop capabilities, high standards of mechanical care, and zero-corporate-pressure culture, we pride ourselves on building long-term customer trust and providing a supportive, down-to-earth environment for our technical team.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our busy workshop crew, working across a varied fleet of light vehicles and commercial vehicles. Whether your background is primarily in cars, vans, or heavier commercial setups, you will be responsible for executing thorough inspections, scheduled servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and core mechanical repairs to high trade standards.

(Note: While an MOT Licence and/or HGV Licence are not mandatory to apply, holding either or both is considered a fantastic bonus and will directly unlock higher starting salary tiers!)

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
• Solid hands-on workshop experience working across cars, light commercials, or commercial vehicles.
• Bonus Accreditations: Active DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card and/or an HGV Licence are welcomed as a major advantage to secure top-tier salary placement (though not strictly required to apply).
• Reliable, methodical approach with strong mechanical and diagnostic capability.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Local Workshop Facility (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically positioned with excellent regional road access, ensuring smooth daily commutes.
• Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via local transport links and bus routes.
• Commutable From: Surrounding towns, local areas, and neighboring communities.