Senior Service & Diagnostic Tech (£45k Basic + £51k OTE | 3 Leading Sites | Edenbridge)

Hawk Hiring; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Team BBQs

No weekends

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a skilled vehicle technician for our Edenbridge workshop. You will work on heavy mechanical projects, perform advanced diagnostics, and deliver high-quality servicing on premium performance cars.

Based in Edenbridge, you will enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break and guaranteed weekends off. A competitive 45k base salary with realistic total earnings over 51k and a strong benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent experience.
• Passion for cars with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tool kit.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy mechanical projects including engine overhauls.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and multi-system troubleshooting.
• Provide high-quality servicing to specialist standards.
• Collaborate with a team of car enthusiasts in a petrolhead culture.

Skills

Hands-on spanner skills

Diagnostic expertise

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Top-Tier Basic Salary: £45,000 basic salary per annum with realistic total earnings pushing £51,000+ OTE
• Extra Cash Bonuses: Lucrative monthly team performance bonus scheme (£100–£500 extra per month) plus a guaranteed 3-Month Salary Review
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM with a full, uninterrupted 1-hour lunch break — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS EVER
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days total holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays)
• Unmatched Perks: Workplace pension scheme, free secure on-site parking, full company uniform provided, and legendary annual team summer BBQs featuring professional race simulators and great food
• The Ultimate Petrolhead Environment: Work on exciting, high-level mechanical projects, big engine overhauls, and performance builds where your passion for cars is celebrated daily

About Us

We are a premier, rapidly expanding independent specialist group operating across 3 state-of-the-art workshop sites with a massive, passionate online social media following. If you live and breathe cars, this is your dream job: we are a team of true petrolheads who love motorsport, performance builds, and precision craftsmanship. We combine elite workshop tooling with an electric, supportive team culture where you actually look forward to coming to work. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our mechanics never want to leave.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Heavy Mechanical Projects: Dive into big engine overhauls, complex internal component replacements, and high-performance mechanical builds.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Tackle tricky electrical faults, deep-dive diagnostic investigations, and multi-system troubleshooting using cutting-edge equipment.
• Quality Servicing: Perform comprehensive vehicle servicing and maintenance to exceptional specialist standards.
• Petrolhead Culture: Collaborate with a like-minded team of car enthusiasts who share your passion for engineering and fast machinery.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served equivalent experience).
• Passion for Cars: A genuine, dyed-in-the-wool petrolhead who loves working on interesting, challenging vehicles rather than doing basic, repetitive assembly-line work.
• Capabilities: Strong hands-on spanner skills, proven diagnostic expertise, and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tool kit.

Location & Commute

• Base: Prime Edenbridge workshop location with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Strategic position right on the Surrey, Kent, and East Sussex borders with rapid access via the B2026 and local arterial routes.
• Commutable From: Edenbridge, Oxted, Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Godstone, and Westerham.