Senior Vehicle Technician – Bridgend

Hawk Hiring LTD; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k-£40k

Weekends off

Company pension

Staff parking

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Bridgend is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our independent dealership and workshop. We offer a clean, modern facility, guaranteed weekends off, and ongoing training to support your professional growth.

In this role you will carry out maintenance and servicing on a wide range of retail cars and light commercials, perform diagnostics with up-to-date equipment, and ensure every vehicle meets our high safety and quality standards before handover.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3/4 or equivalent in automotive engineering or mechanics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle maintenance, routine servicing and complex mechanical repairs across cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics with up-to-date equipment.
• Ensure high safety and quality standards prior to handover of vehicles.
• Collaborate with the team and maintain accurate vehicle records and worksheets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3/4 or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our dynamic independent car dealership and workshop team in Bridgend. Known for our exceptional customer standards and supportive work culture, we provide a clean, modern facility where your technical expertise is genuinely valued, ongoing professional development is actively prioritized, and your work-life balance is respected with guaranteed weekends off.

The Rewards

• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands‑on experience and technical skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:00pm, daytime hours—enjoy a stable schedule with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Perks & Environment: Company pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, ongoing training opportunities, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Workplace Culture: Join a forward-thinking independent dealership team in Bridgend that prioritizes health and safety, professional growth, and a rewarding career path.

About Us

Located on Waterton Road in Bridgend, we are a well-established and trusted independent car and van dealership. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive vehicle sales packages, top-tier preparation, and reliable aftersales care. Our modern workshop environment is built around teamwork, strong safety standards, and continuous employee development.

Your Role

As a key technical member of our Bridgend workshop team, you will:

• Carry out vehicle maintenance, routine servicing, and complex mechanical repairs across a wide variety of retail cars and light commercials.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics to accurately identify and resolve electrical and mechanical issues using up-to-date equipment.
• Ensure high safety and quality standards so that every vehicle meets rigorous dealership preparation standards prior to handover.
• Collaborate effectively with our dynamic team, maintaining clean, accurate vehicle records and worksheets.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: Relevant automotive engineering or mechanics qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3/4 or equivalent) with solid previous experience in a professional workshop or dealership environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous eye for detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Licensing & Equipment: Full UK driving licence is essential. Must possess your own hand tools.

Location & Search Reach

Our dealership and workshop facility is ideally situated on the Waterton Industrial Estate in Bridgend, offering fast daily commutes and excellent local road links right off J35 of the M4, with easy access for candidates travelling from Cardiff, Swansea, Porthcawl, Cowbridge, Neath, and surrounding South Wales areas.