Vehicle Service Mechanic (£32,000 - £40,000 Basic | Zero Weekends | Maidstone)

Hawk Hiring; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Maidstone is seeking an experienced vehicle technician to join a long-standing family-run garage. You will carry out servicing, inspections, fluids, and general maintenance in a busy workshop.

The role offers a stable basic salary (£32,000 to £40,000 per annum) with a Monday–Friday pattern, no weekends, a company pension, full uniform, and free secure on-site parking.

Based in Maidstone, the role provides regular hours and a supportive team culture in a non-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or solid time-served garage experience.
• Practical background in general vehicle maintenance and routine mechanical servicing.
• Reliable, honest worker with a friendly attitude who values team spirit and quality over speed.
• Full UK driving licence and standard hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, safety inspections, fluids, and general maintenance schedules.
• Perform core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension components, timing belts, and clutches.
• Complete accurate vehicle health inspections and keep your working bay clean and organized.
• Assist team members when needed in a relaxed, cooperative workshop environment.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliable, team oriented

Quality over speed

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Standard hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Guaranteed Basic Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 per annum (based on experience and work ethic)
• No Unrealistic Bonus Traps: Honest, straightforward basic salary structure—no high-pressure sales targets or sweatshop environments
• Protected Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM – 17:00 PM — STRICTLY NO SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS
• Rest & Well-being: Full 1-hour lunch break plus scheduled morning and afternoon tea breaks
• Time Off: 28 days total holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
• Supportive Environment: Family-run business culture, company pension, full uniform provided, and free secure on-site parking

About Us

We are a long-standing, family-owned garage based in the Maidstone area that puts team well-being ahead of corporate pressure. We believe that a happy, well-rested mechanic produces better work, which is why we maintain sensible daily workloads, foster genuine workshop banter, and keep weekends strictly for your personal life. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our mechanics stay with us for decades.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, safety inspections, fluids, and general maintenance schedules.
• Perform core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension components, timing belts, and clutches.
• Complete accurate vehicle health inspections and keep your working bay clean and organized.
• Assist team members when needed in a relaxed, cooperative workshop environment.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or solid time-served garage experience).
• Experience: Practical background in general vehicle maintenance and routine mechanical servicing.
• Mindset: Reliable, honest worker with a friendly attitude who values team spirit and quality over speed.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & standard hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Central Maidstone location with free secure staff parking.
• Road Links: Fast connections off the M20, A229, and A249 corridors.
• Commutable From: Maidstone, Chatham, Aylesford, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Medway, and Kings Hill.