Service Technician & Car Mechanic (£35k | Birthday Paid Off | No Weekends | Arlesey)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Arlesey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays off

Birthday off

On-site parking

Modern workshop

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD seeks a skilled Service Technician & Car Mechanic to join a premier independent workshop in Arlesey. You will perform precision servicing, multi-point inspections, and diagnostics on high-spec brands to very high standards.

Base location is Arlesey with on-site parking; a full UK driving licence and your own hand tools are required. Training options and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
• Proven track record as a Service Mechanic / Technician with keen attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools; German/JLR brand experience is a plus.
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle maintenance, wear-and-tear replacements, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precision servicing and multi-point inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnostic health checks.
• Work on top-tier German and Jaguar Land Rover marques to high standards.

Skills

Proven track record as Service Mechani

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own hand tools

German/JLR brand experience

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum (reliably based on your actual hands-on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours (NO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: All Bank Holidays off PLUS your Birthday off as an additional paid holiday, modern clean workshop, supportive workplace culture, and free secure on-site parking
• Training & Development: Fully funded ongoing technical training pathways to continuously boost your skillset on high-spec prestige brands
• Workload: A & B manufacturer-standard servicing, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes, comprehensive multi-point vehicle health checks (VHCs), routine wear-and-tear mechanical maintenance (brakes, suspension bushings), and diagnostic reset tools

About Us

We offer a refreshing, high-quality alternative to the high-pressure corporate main dealer environment. Based in a modern, clean, and fully equipped facility in Arlesey, our premier independent workshop specialises in high-spec prestige brands. We trade aggressive targets for thorough, high-standard maintenance work, offering a supportive workplace culture built on mutual respect.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Service Technician & Car Mechanic to join our premier independent workshop team. You will be responsible for carrying out precision servicing, multi-point inspections, routine maintenance, and diagnostic health checks on top-tier German and Jaguar Land Rover marques to exceptionally high standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Proven track record as a Service Mechanic / Technician with keen attention to detail.
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle maintenance, wear-and-tear replacements, and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools (German / JLR brand experience is a great plus!).

Location & Commute

• Base: Arlesey (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Arlesey mainline station and local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Hitchin, Letchworth, Biggleswade, Baldock, and Bedford.