Multi-Brand Vehicle Technician | Diagnostics & Repairs

Hawk Hiring LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (20 + 8 bank holidays)

Contributory workplace pension

Employee parts discounts

Workwear supplied

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a practical Vehicle Technician/Car Mechanic in the Nottingham area to join a friendly, family-run workshop. You will perform routine servicing, safety inspections, and diagnostic fault isolation across various vehicles, maintaining high industry standards.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ/IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, with time-served experience in heavy mechanical work and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served background).
• Time-served experience with strong confidence in heavy mechanical work and diagnostic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and vehicle maintenance to high industry standards.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and diagnostic fault isolation.
• Handle servicing and maintenance across a wide range of customer vehicles.

Skills

Heavy mechanical work

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Time-served experience

Education

NVQ/IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + team performance incentive
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturdays operated on a fair team rota basis
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), contributory workplace pension scheme, employee parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
• Workload: Core mechanical repairs including timing chains/belts, clutch kits, engine overhauls, suspension rebuilds, brake maintenance, multi-brand diagnostic fault-finding, and routine servicing

About Us

We are a long-standing, family-run independent repair workshop operating in the Nottingham area. Known for our modern multi-brand diagnostic facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and realistic daily repair allocations, we pride ourselves on delivering transparent, high-quality service while providing a steady, supportive environment for our team.

Role Overview

Seeking a practical, multi-skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our experienced workshop crew. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, vehicle safety inspections, diagnostic fault isolation, and general mechanical maintenance across a wide mix of customer vehicles to high industry standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
• Time-served experience with strong confidence in heavy mechanical work and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Valid DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card is advantageous (offering higher starting pay potential), but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Nottingham Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically located with direct access via the A60, A52, and M1 (Junctions 25/26), offering fast daily commutes across Nottinghamshire.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Nottingham Station and regular local NET tram and bus routes.
• Commutable From: Beeston, Wollaton, West Bridgford, Clifton, Ruddington, and Eastwood.

How to Apply

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