Main Dealer Vehicle Technician (£30k–£37.5k Basic + Bonus | Main Dealer | Northampton)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Car purchase & lease schemes

Manufacturer discounts

Supplied workwear

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join a busy Northampton aftersales department, focusing on technical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs (no MOT testing). You will execute manufacturer-scheduled servicing, warranty work, and precise fault diagnosis to brand standards.

You will work with factory diagnostic tools, and training pathways including EV/Hybrid certifications, with progression toward Master Technician status in a modern, on-site facility.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
• Previous franchised main dealership experience is highly desirable, alongside strong mechanical and electronic diagnostic capability.
• No MOT Licence required — focus is purely on technical servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• IMI Level 2/3 EV & Hybrid qualifications are advantageous, with full official manufacturer academy training provided.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturer-scheduled servicing and official warranty work to brand standards.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs with calibrated equipment.
• Utilise diagnostic tooling to locate fault codes and execute precise repairs across Luxury ICE, Hybrid, and EV models.

Skills

Diagnostics capability

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Education

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

IMI Level 2/3 EV & Hybrid qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 basic per annum (DOE) + uncapped performance efficiency bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturday mornings operated on a fair rotating team rota basis
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), company pension scheme, colleague car purchase & lease schemes, manufacturer discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
• Training & Development: Fully funded official premium manufacturer academy training, dedicated EV/Hybrid high-voltage certifications, and a structured progression pathway toward Diagnostic & Master Technician status
• Workload: Manufacturer-scheduled servicing, electronic vehicle health checks (eVHC), official warranty repairs, recall & software updates, and precision diagnostic fault isolation across luxury ICE, Hybrid, and EV models

About Us

We are a premier, officially franchised main dealership representing a prestigious automotive marque in the Northampton area. Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art aftersales facility, we combine cutting-edge factory diagnostic tooling and spotless workshop bays with structured manufacturer career progression and a supportive, high-performing technical team culture.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our busy Northampton aftersales department. Focusing purely on technical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs (no MOT testing required), you will be responsible for executing manufacturer-scheduled servicing, official warranty work, and systematic fault diagnosis to strict brand standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
• Previous franchised main dealership experience is highly desirable, alongside strong mechanical and electronic diagnostic capability.
• No MOT Licence required — your focus is purely on technical servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• IMI Level 2/3 EV & Hybrid qualifications are advantageous, with full official manufacturer academy training provided.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Northampton Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically positioned with rapid access via the M1 (Junctions 15, 15A & 16), A45, A43, and A508, offering smooth daily commutes across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire.
• Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Northampton mainline railway station and local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Rugby, and Bedford.

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