SENIOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Hawk Hiring; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Flexible shift options

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician for a busy, independent workshop in the UK. The role offers up to £60k basic, with Monday-Friday hours and flexible shift options, avoiding weekends.

You will service, inspect, diagnose faults, and perform major mechanical repairs across a varied fleet. Ten years of automotive experience and a professional, customer-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional automotive experience.
• Strong all-round mechanical ability and diagnostic skills.
• Independent problem solver with a professional customer approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and multi-point inspections.
• Performing mechanical repairs and fault-finding on diverse vehicle types.
• Executing clutch, cambelt, gearbox work and brake/suspension tasks.

Skills

10+ years automotive experience

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Mechanical repair expertise

Independent problem-solving

Professional, customer-facing approach

Job description

£40,000 - £60,000 | Monday-Friday | Flexible Hours | Immediate Start

Senior Vehicle Technician – Up to £60k Basic, Flexible Shift Options & NO Weekends!

Are you an experienced Senior Technician looking for top-tier earnings, a proper work-life balance, and genuine schedule flexibility? Step into a well-established, growing automotive business with a fully equipped workshop where your expertise is truly valued and weekends are strictly off-limits!

About Us

We are a busy, highly respected independent workshop working across an incredibly varied and exciting fleet—from everyday cars to commercial vans. We’ve replaced high-pressure corporate main-dealer targets with a professional, quality-focused environment. We provide the right tools, modern equipment, and an autonomous culture so you can take complete ownership of your bay and deliver top-flight craftsmanship without the corporate stress.

What is in it for you:

• Top-Tier Pay: £40,000 - £60,000 basic salary (tailored directly to your experience level)
• Reclaim Your Weekends: Strictly Monday to Friday ONLY-keep every single weekend free
• Genuine Flexibility: Choose the shift pattern that suits your lifestyle: 8am-5pm / 9am-6pm / 10am-7pm
• Time Off & Security: 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus a reliable NEST pension scheme
• Great Environment: Free on-site parking, immediate start options, and a varied, specialist working environment

What you will be doing:

• Carrying out comprehensive vehicle servicing, general maintenance, and multi-point inspections
• Performing advanced mechanical fault-finding and electrical diagnostics across diverse vehicle types
• Handling major mechanical overhauls, including clutch replacements, cambelts/timing belts, and gearbox repairs/replacements
• Executing precision brake and suspension work to high workshop standards
• Requirements: 10+ years of professional automotive experience, strong all-round mechanical ability, an independent problem-solving mindset, and a professional approach

What we are looking for:We're looking for an experienced Technician with 10+ years' automotive experience who is confident working independently and can take ownership of jobs from diagnosis through to completion. You should have:

• 10+ years' automotive experience
• Strong all-round mechanical ability
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience with major mechanical repairs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and quality of workmanship
• Professional approach to customers and colleagues