Service Technician | Up to £36k Basic | Career Progression & Great Environment

Hawk Hiring LTD; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Bank Holidays off as paid holidays

Fully funded technical training

Modern and clean bay environment

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD seeks a skilled Prestige Service Technician & Car Mechanic for our premier independent workshop in Harpenden. You will perform manufacturer-standard servicing, multi-point health checks, and routine wear-and-tear maintenance on top-tier VAG, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover marques.

Based in Harpenden, you will join a modern, clean bay environment with a supportive culture and opportunities for funded technical training to expand knowledge of high-spec prestige brands.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Experience as a Service Mechanic/Technician.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance and fault-code scanning.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturer-standard servicing and multi-point health checks.
• Carry out routine wear-and-tear maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to read fault codes.
• Work with VAG, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover brands.

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3

Service Mechanic

Diagnostics knowledge

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum (reliably based on your actual hands-on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, plus only 1 Saturday morning a month
• Perks: All Bank Holidays off as additional paid holidays, fully funded technical training, modern and clean bay environment, and a supportive workplace culture
• Training & Development: Ongoing funded training pathways to expand your technical knowledge 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, tyres), 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 Harpenden, our premier independent workshop specialises in high-spec prestige brands including Audi, VW, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, and JLR. We trade aggressive targets for thorough, high-standard maintenance work and a supportive culture built on mutual respect.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Prestige Service Technician & Car Mechanic to join our premier independent workshop team in Harpenden. You will be responsible for executing manufacturer-standard servicing, multi-point health checks, and routine wear-and-tear maintenance across top-tier VAG, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover marques.

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 routine maintenance, inspections, and basic fault-code scanning.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools (experience with VAG, Porsche, or JLR brands is a great plus!).

Location & Commute

• Base: Harpenden (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Harpenden mainline station and local regional bus routes.
• Commutable From: St Albans, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, and Hitchin.