Service Technician & Car Mechanic (Up to 35k Basic | Birthday Off | Arlesey)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Arlesey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Bank Holidays off

Your Birthday off

Modern clean workshop

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Arlesey is seeking a skilled Service Technician & Car Mechanic to join our premier independent workshop, focusing on high-spec prestige brands such as German and Jaguar Land Rover marques. You will perform precision servicing, multi-point inspections and diagnostic health checks to exceptionally high standards.

Base salary up to £35,000 per year, Monday to Friday hours, no weekends, with fully funded ongoing training and a supportive workplace culture in a modern, clean

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Proven track record as Service Mechanic/Technician.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precision servicing and multi-point inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance and wear-and-tear replacements.
• Run diagnostic health checks on top-tier brands (German/JLR).
• Work to high standards in a clean workshop environment.

Skills

Service Mechanic

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Multi-point inspections

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

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, and a supportive workplace culture
• 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.