Senior 4x4 & Prestige Vehicle Technician (£50k Guaranteed Basic | RAC Approved | No Weekends)

Hawk Hiring; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 scheduled breaks per day

Tool insurance from day one

Annual company bonus

NEST pension scheme

28 days' holiday

Health & wellbeing support

Exclusive vehicle purchase discounts

Free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Poole, UK, seeks an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician/Master Mechanic to join its established workshop. You will lead shop floor operations, perform advanced diagnostics, and ensure high-quality, first-time fixes on high-spec vehicles.

Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), 3+ years post-qualification experience, a full UK driving licence, and own hand tools. Training and development are provided in a RAC-approved setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification workshop experience with strong diagnostic capabilities.
• Independent problem-solving mindset and a commitment to high standards.
• Full UK driving licence And own hand tools; prestige/4x4/commercial experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop floor technical operations and inspections.
• Perform advanced diagnostics on high-spec 4x4s and prestige commercial vehicles.
• Deliver fixed-first-time craftsmanship with precise workmanship.

Skills

Diagnostics

Problem-solving

Attention to quality

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £50,000 fixed basic salary per annum (guaranteed top pay with zero bonus games)


• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (NO WEEKENDS)


• Perks: 3 scheduled breaks per day, tool insurance from day one, annual company bonus, reliable NEST pension scheme, 28 days' holiday, full health & wellbeing support, exclusive vehicle purchase discounts, and free secure on-site parking


• Training & Development: Bay autonomy and continuous professional development within an RAC-approved independent specialist workshop


• Workload: Serving as the shop floor technical lead, detailed RAC-standard inspections on high-spec 4x4s and prestige commercial vehicles, advanced electrical/mechanical diagnostics, and major mechanical overhauls

About Us

With over 30 years of local success, we are an RAC-approved independent specialist in Poole focusing on low-mileage 4x4s and prestige commercial vehicles. We move completely away from \"smoke and mirrors\" bonus schemes and high-pressure dealership environments, choosing instead to focus on RAC-standard excellence, bay autonomy, and proper respect for our craft.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician / Master Mechanic to join our established Poole workshop team. You will be responsible for leading shop floor technical operations, executing advanced diagnostics, and delivering clean, precise \"fixed-first-time\" craftsmanship on high-spec vehicles.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification).


• Minimum 3 years post-qualification workshop experience with strong diagnostic capabilities.


• Independent problem-solving mindset and a commitment to high standards.


• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools (prestige, 4x4, or commercial experience is a major plus!).

Location & Commute

• Base: Poole (Free secure on-site parking)


• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Dorset.


• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Poole mainline station and local bus routes.


• Commutable From: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne Minster, Wareham, and Blandford Forum.