Senior Vehicle Technician & Car Mechanic (£60k Basic | Flexible Hours | No Weekends)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 28 days incl BH

Pension (NEST)

On-site parking

Immediate start

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician/Car Mechanic to join our busy, independent workshop. You will handle comprehensive servicing, diagnostics, and advanced mechanical repairs from start to finish with meticulous attention to detail.

The role requires 10+ years in light-vehicle maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and a full UK driving licence with your own hand tools. On-site parking and a professional, autonomous environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional automotive experience in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities for complex mechanical issues.
• Independent problem-solving with professional customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive servicing and maintenance on vehicles.
• Carry out advanced diagnostics and complex mechanical repairs from start to finish.
• Provide high-quality workmanship with attention to detail and safety.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostic skills

Customer facing

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your experience level)
• Hours: Monday to Friday ONLY with flexible shift patterns available: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (NO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, reliable NEST pension scheme, free on-site parking, and immediate start options
• Training & Development: Opportunities to utilise modern equipment and take complete ownership of your bay in a specialist working environment
• Workload: Comprehensive vehicle servicing, general maintenance, multi-point inspections, advanced mechanical fault-finding, electrical diagnostics, major mechanical overhauls (clutches, cambelts/timing belts, gearbox repairs), and precision brake/suspension work

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, providing the right tools, modern equipment, and an autonomous culture so you can deliver top-flight craftsmanship without corporate stress.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our well-established, growing automotive business. You will be responsible for handling comprehensive servicing, advanced diagnostics, and complex mechanical repairs from start to finish with high attention to detail.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional automotive experience in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Strong all-round mechanical ability with advanced diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Independent problem-solving mindset and a professional approach to customers and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Local workshop facility (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across the region.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via local mainline stations and bus services.
• Commutable From: Surrounding towns and local residential areas.