Vehicle Service Technician – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Hawk Hiring; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time & A Half Overtime

Structured Daily Breaks

Fully Funded Bosch Technical Training

28 Days Total Holiday

Secure Company Pension

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Haywards Heath is looking for a Vehicle Service Technician, offering a basic salary of £35k to £42k with enhanced overtime. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with zero weekends, allowing for a strong work-life balance.

Join a well-established independent garage and work on a diverse range of makes and models, ensuring a varied and fulfilling day. Training opportunities and excellent perks, including a company pension and 28 days holiday, make this a standout position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician in a professional workshop.
• Reliability and honesty with high standards of workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle servicing and comprehensive maintenance.
• Handle mechanical repairs including brakes and suspension.
• Use diagnostic equipment for vehicle health checks.
• Collaborate with front-of-house service team on repairs.
• Maintain a clean and professional workshop environment.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Mechanical Repairs

Team Player

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Vehicle Service Technician – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 strong, negotiable basic salary + enhanced overtime paid at Time & A Half

Location: Haywards Heath (Central location with free on-site parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday only (Structured with a 30-minute lunch plus two 15-minute breaks). Absolutely Zero Weekends!

About The Business

We are a highly respected independent garage in central Haywards Heath that has been a trusted local fixture for over 75 years. We perfectly balance traditional mechanical craftsmanship with modern automotive technology, completely rejecting the frantic, high-stress environment of corporate dealerships and high-volume fast-fit centres. We know how demanding workshop roles can be, which is why we actively prioritize your well-being—offering a structured, sensible pace of work with a down-to‑earth team that genuinely values your technical integrity.

The Perks

• £35k - £42k Stable Base: A strong, dependable basic salary package fully open and negotiable based on your current experience.
• Time & A Half Overtime: Boost your take-home earnings with highly lucrative, optional overtime shifts.
• Reclaim Your Weekends: Focused entirely on a healthy work-life balance with a strict Monday to Friday schedule—no Saturdays or Sundays ever.
• Rested & Focused Rota: Enjoy structured daily breaks (lunch + two 15-minute breathers) because a rested technician is a happier, more accurate professional.
• Top-Tier Training: Direct access to fully funded Bosch technical training and advanced diagnostic courses to keep your skills completely up to date.
• Great Benefits: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + Bank Holidays) with extra holiday days awarded for high performance, free parking, and a secure company pension.

Why This Position Is Different

• Pace Over Pressure: Say goodbye to the relentless pressure of corporate workshops, unrealistic flat‑rate timing targets, and being treated like a number. We value precision, safety, and fixed‑right‑first‑time repairs over rushing vehicles through the doors.
• A "Forever" Career: We boast incredible staff retention because we treat our team like family. You’ll be a valued name in a clean, organized, RMI‑approved workspace, not a statistic on a corporate spreadsheet.
• Diverse & Multi-Brand Work: Say goodbye to single‑brand monotony. You'll work on an engaging mix of different makes and models, carrying out everything from routine maintenance to intermediate mechanical repairs, keeping your days fast‑moving and varied.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, comprehensive maintenance, and multi‑point safety inspections to high standards.
• Handling core mechanical repairs, including brakes, steering, suspension components, and major belt changes.
• Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic equipment to perform routine vehicle health checks and minor electrical fault‑finding.
• Collaborating clearly with the front‑of‑house service team to explain required repairs and safety recommendations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent portfolio of workshop experience).
• Experience: A proven track record working as a Vehicle Technician or Service Mechanic inside a professional workshop or independent garage.
• Mindset: A reliable, honest professional with high standards of workmanship and a great team‑player attitude.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• An active MOT licence is a bonus, but absolutely not essential for this role.

Commutable Locations

Our centrally located workshop in Haywards Heath is highly accessible, offering an easy, traffic‑free daily commute from across Mid‑Sussex:

• Lindfield (5 mins)
• Cuckfield (8 mins)
• Burgess Hill (10 mins)
• Hassocks (15 mins)
• Crawley (20 mins)
• East Grinstead & Brighton (25 mins)