Service Technician / Mechanic £28k-£38k Basic + Overtime | RMI-Approved | Haywards Heath)

Hawk Hiring; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

RMI-approved working conditions

Stable local employer with long‑term</

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Haywards Heath is recruiting a skilled Mechanic/Service Technician for our central workshop. You will perform routine servicing and diverse repairs across many vehicle makes and models, while advancing your diagnostic skills with full Bosch-aligned training.

We offer a solid base salary, time-and-a-half overtime, 28 days holiday, and an on-site parking setup in a supportive, low-stress shop environment. Experience and tools are required for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of workshop experience as a Mechanic or Service Technician.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools are required.

Responsibilities

• True variety: routine servicing and mechanical repairs across many makes and models.
• Technical growth: use of the latest diagnostic tools with training provided.
• Core repairs: brakes, suspension, exhausts, tyre fitting, and vehicle health checks.
• Quality over speed: prioritize doing the job right over rushing.

Skills

2+ years workshop experience

Hands-on workmanship

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Solid Basic Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 per annum depending on your experience level.
• Enhanced Overtime: Substantially boost your take-home pay with overtime paid at Time and a Half (1.5x).
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday standard hours — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS to get your weekends back.
• Time Off: 28 days holiday allowance, plus extra holiday days awarded for high achievers.
• Professional Growth: Fully funded Bosch training and ongoing technical development to keep your skills sharp.
• Wellbeing & Culture: A sensible pace-over-pressure environment featuring a 30-minute lunch plus two 15-minute breaks (because a rested tech is a better tech).
• Perks & Security: Free on-site parking, RMI-approved working conditions, and stability with a 75-year local staple.

About Us

We are a legendary, highly respected independent garage in the heart of Haywards Heath with over 75 years of proud local trading history. Tired of toxic workshop cultures, corporate grind, and high-pressure bonus-chasing? We combine traditional mechanical craftsmanship with modern diagnostic tech in a friendly, supportive environment where you are respected, trained, and treated like a professional. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• True Variety: Routine servicing and mechanical repairs across a massive range of makes and models—no two days are the same.
• Technical Growth: Using the latest diagnostic tools with full training provided to ensure you stay ahead of modern vehicle tech.
• Core Repairs: Handling brakes, suspension, exhausts, tyre fitting, and comprehensive vehicle health checks.
• Quality Over Speed: Working in a pace-over-pressure environment where doing the job right the first time is the priority.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of workshop experience as a Mechanic or Service Technician.
• Reliable, hands-on approach with genuine pride in your workmanship.
• A desire for a supportive, low-stress culture where your voice is heard.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Central Haywards Heath with free on-site parking.
• Road Links: Convenient access across mid-Sussex.
• Commutable From: Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lindfield, Cuckfield, and surrounding areas.