Senior Prestige Technician & Diagnostic Specialist (£45k Basic | VAG, Porsche & JLR | Harpenden)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays off

Advanced technical training

Modern bay environment

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD seeks an experienced Senior Prestige Technician & Diagnostic Specialist to join our premier independent workshop in Harpenden. You will act as the technical lead on the shop floor, taking ownership of complex electrical and mechanical faults across VAG, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover marques.

Requirements include NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent, proven Senior/Master/Diagnostic Technician credentials, mentoring mindset, and a UK driving licence with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Proven Senior/Master/Diagnostic Technician with expert mechanical and electrical skills.
• Independent problem-solving with mentoring ability.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools; experience with VAG/Porsche/JLR brands.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on the shop floor and own complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Lead diagnostic investigations across high-spec prestige brands.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior technicians.
• Coordinate diagnostics and troubleshooting to support major mechanical overhauls.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

VAG brand experience

Porsche experience

JLR experience

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £45,000 basic per annum (reliably based on your technical expertise and experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, plus only 1 Saturday morning a month (Flexible)
• Perks: All Bank Holidays off as additional paid holidays, fully funded advanced technical training, modern and clean bay environment, and a supportive workplace culture
• Training & Development: Ongoing funded training pathways to expand your mastery over high-spec prestige brands and advanced electrical systems
• Workload: Advanced diagnostic fault-finding, complex electrical troubleshooting, major mechanical overhauls, and shop-floor technical leadership across top-tier VAG, Porsche, and JLR vehicles

About Us

We offer a refreshing, high-quality alternative to the high-pressure corporate main-dealer environment. Based in a modern, clean, and fully equipped facility in Harpenden, our premier independent workshop specialises in high-spec prestige brands including Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, and JLR. We trade aggressive targets for deep diagnostic work, technical autonomy, and a supportive culture built on mutual respect.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Prestige Technician & Diagnostic Specialist to join our premier independent workshop team in Harpenden. You will act as the technical lead on the shop floor, taking complete ownership of complex electrical and mechanical faults across prestigious VAG, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover marques.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Proven track record as a Senior, Master, or Diagnostic Technician with expert mechanical and electrical skills.
• Independent problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach to mentoring junior team members.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools (extensive experience with VAG, Porsche, or JLR brands is essential).

Location & Commute

• Base: Harpenden (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Harpenden mainline station and local regional bus routes.
• Commutable From: St Albans, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, and Hitchin.