Service / PDI Technician (£35k Basic + £12k Bonus | Tunbridge Wells)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Tool insurance

Employee discounts

Performance incentives

On-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD seeks a motivated Junior Service / PDI Technician in Tunbridge Wells. The role concentrates on pre-delivery inspections, fresh car prep, and routine servicing across modern VAG vehicles while earning a competitive base pay and benefiting from manufacturer-backed training.

The position offers a clear career path with mentorship from senior technicians and a supportive workshop environment, plus secure on-site parking and generous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or 6+ months hands-on PDI experience.
• Efficient, detail-oriented with a focus on clean vehicle prep and routine maintenance.
• Willing to learn VAG diagnostic systems through manufacturer-backed training.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and fresh car prep.
• Perform routine servicing on modern VAG passenger cars.
• Assist with brake maintenance and light repairs as required.
• Learn from senior master technicians to progress in Diagnostics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient work style

Motivated to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

6+ months hands-on workshop/PDI experience

Tools

Hand tools

VAG diagnostics familiarity

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 basic per annum
• Bonus: Easy, uncapped monthly bonus scheme (£1,000+ per month / £12,000+ per year)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (NO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: Company pension scheme, tool insurance cover, employee discounts, internal performance incentives, free secure on-site parking
• Training & Development: Full official VAG manufacturer training pathways to fast-track your progression into a certified Diagnostic Technician
• Workload: Straightforward PDI pre-delivery vehicle prep, routine servicing, safety inspections, brake maintenance, light maintenance, and minor repairs on modern VAG passenger cars—no back-breaking overhauls

About Us

We are a premier automotive dealership group operating a modern, high-tech VAG workshop facility in Tunbridge Wells. We pride ourselves on having a supportive working environment, modern bays, clear career development paths, and a stress-free culture. We invest heavily in our workforce, offering genuine mentorship to help junior technicians develop into high-earning diagnostic specialists.

Role Overview

Seeking a motivated Junior Service / PDI Technician to join our team in Tunbridge Wells. This is a clean, straightforward role focused on pre-delivery inspections (PDI), fresh car prep, and routine servicing across modern VAG passenger cars, while earning exceptional basic pay and learning from senior master technicians.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or 6+ months hands‑on workshop / PDI experience).
• Efficient work style with a passion for clean vehicle prep, routine maintenance, and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to upskill and learn VAG diagnostic systems through manufacturer-backed training.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Royal Tunbridge Wells area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Directly served by the A21, A26, and A264, offering fast commutes across West Kent and East Sussex.
• Public Transport: Close proximity to Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms mainline railway stations, alongside local bus connections.
• Commutable From: Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Pembury, Paddock Wood, and Southborough.