Senior Vehicle Technician | Excellent Package | Monday–Friday | 45k+ Basic

Hawk Hiring; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV/Hybrid & Tesla training

Premium equipment

Prestige workload

Career progression

Award-winning team

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a top independent garage on the Worthing/Sompting border. Work on premium German brands and cutting-edge EVs in a state-of-the-art workshop with no weekend work and an early finish on Fridays.

You’ll receive fully funded specialist EV and Tesla training, a prestige workload, and a friendly, family-oriented team. The role is based in Worthing/Sompting with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of main dealer or high-standard independent experience is preferred.
• Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced fault-finding and diagnostics on modern petrol, diesel, and high-voltage EV systems.
• Carry out mechanical overhauls (clutches, timing belts/chains) and routine servicing to manufacturer standards.
• Use dealer-level diagnostic tools to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues efficiently.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Dealer-level tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Dealer-level diagnostic tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – UK Top Garage Winners & Mon-Fri Only!

Are you tired of the main dealer grind and looking to join the UK's Top Garage? Work on premium German brands and cutting-edge EVs in a state-of-the-art facility on the Worthing / Sompting border—with zero weekend work and an early Friday finish!

About Us

Step away from the corporate spreadsheet and join a multi-award-winning independent garage group recently crowned UK Top Garage. Located on the Worthing / Sompting border, our state-of-the-art facility combines modern dealer-level technology with a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. We pride ourselves on a "fixed first time" standard, treating our technicians like true workshop experts and offering fully funded specialist EV and Tesla training to keep your skills ahead of the curve.

What is in it for you:

• Salary: £32,000 – £50,000 Basic (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday ONLY (No Weekends!) with an early 16:30 finish every Friday
• Perks: Fully funded EV/Hybrid & Tesla training, premium equipment, prestige workload (Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, VW), clear progression, and an award-winning team environment
• The Friday Starter: Wrap up at 16:30 every Friday so you can jump straight into your weekend
• Future-Proof Your Career: Fully funded, specialist training for High-Voltage EVs and Tesla systems
• Prestige Workload: Work to manufacturer standards on top German engineering (Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, VW)
• State-of-the-Art Workshop: Outfitted with the absolute latest dealer-level diagnostic gear in an award-winning setting
• Respect & Backing: Enjoy a family-feel environment where you are treated like an expert, not a main-dealer metric

What you will be doing:

• Performing advanced fault-finding and complex diagnostics on modern petrol, diesel, and high-voltage EV systems
• Executing major mechanical overhauls (clutches, timing belts, and timing chains) alongside routine servicing to manufacturer standards
• Utilising dealer-level diagnostic tools to solve intricate electrical and mechanical issues efficiently
• Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent), valid UK Driving Licence, and ideally 5+ years of main dealer or high-standard independent experience (German brand or EV exposure is a huge plus)

Commutable Locations:

This role is based in Worthing / Sompting, making it an easy commute from Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Littlehampton, Brighton, and Horsham.

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