Prestige Specialist Technician (£35k–£40k+ Basic + Bonus | Independent | Kettering)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Supplied workwear

Modern specialist facilities

Free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Master Mechanic / Senior Vehicle Technician to become the workshop lead.

You will own day-to-day operations, oversee major engine rebuilds, complex mechanical overhauls and advanced diagnostics across prestige vehicles, delivering top-tier workmanship with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery in heavy mechanical repairs beyond routine servicing.
• Engine teardowns and complex fault isolation competence.
• Ability to work autonomously with full ownership of daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site technician on the workshop floor.
• Manage and execute major engine rebuilds and complex overhauls.
• Perform precision diagnostic troubleshooting and bespoke project builds.
• Collaborate on prestige and specialist vehicle work.

Skills

Engine teardowns

Heavy mechanical repairs

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Autonomy

Education

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

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000+ basic per annum (DOE) + open performance bonus potential
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule (09:00 – 17:00) | Strictly 100% No Weekends
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension scheme, supplied workwear, modern specialist facilities, and free secure on-site parking
• Workplace Environment: Complete day-to-day autonomy as the lead on-site technician with zero micro-management or rushed bonus clocks
• Workload: High-spec prestige and custom automotive builds, deep-level mechanical repairs, full engine teardowns and rebuilds, major drivetrain overhauls, bespoke component installations, and complex diagnostic fault isolation

About Us

We are an established, family-run specialist automotive workshop operating in the Kettering area. Focusing on prestige, high-performance, and unique vehicles, we prioritize genuine mechanical craftsmanship over high-volume fast-fit targets. Operating from a modern, well-equipped facility, we offer a supportive, down-to-earth environment where you have the autonomy to manage your own daily workflow and deliver top-tier work without corporate red tape.

Role Overview

Seeking a seasoned, self-sufficient Master Mechanic / Senior Vehicle Technician to take ownership of our workshop floor as our lead technician. You will be responsible for managing and executing major engine rebuilds, complex mechanical overhauls, precision diagnostic troubleshooting, and custom project builds across a varied lineup of prestige and specialist vehicles.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served specialist background).
• Proven technical mastery in heavy mechanical repairs, engine teardowns, and complex fault isolation—well beyond routine servicing and fast-fit work.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working autonomously and taking full ownership of daily workshop operations (No MOT licence required).
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Kettering Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically located with rapid access via the A14, A43, and A509, offering straightforward daily commutes across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
• Public Transport: Easily accessible via Kettering railway station and local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Corby, Northampton, Market Harborough, Wellingborough, Desborough, and Rothwell.

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