Vehicle Technician (£35k-£40k Basic – No Weekends) – Clevedon

Hawk Hiring LTD; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site staff parking

Long-term career security

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Clevedon is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy workshop. You will perform servicing, inspections, and repairs to high standards in a clean, professional environment.

We offer a stable, long-term role with Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00 hours and zero weekend shifts; a pension scheme, staff parking, and a strong local reputation. NVQ 2/3 or equivalent, UK driving licence, and hands-on diagnostic experience are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Proven hands-on experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing vehicles.
• F-Gas certification preferred or interest in obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing, routine maintenance, safety inspections and repairs to high technical standards.
• Inspect and assess brakes, suspension, steering, exhausts, and timing assemblies.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic software and equipment.
• Maintain precise digital job records while following health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with fellow mechanics to keep the workshop running smoothly.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Servicing & repairs

Diagnostic tooling

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic tooling

Job description

Looking for a stable, long-term technical career with a trusted, long-established automotive specialist?

We are hiring a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy workshop team in Clevedon. We offer a clean, structured garage environment where your technical skills and precision workmanship are genuinely respected, supported, and rewarded—all without mandatory weekend shifts.

The Rewards

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your technical experience and skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:00—enjoy stable, permanent weekday hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Perks & Security: Workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, free on-site staff parking, and long-term career security with a long-established local business.
• Environment: Professional workshop standards, access to multi-brand diagnostic tooling, and a stable, consistent volume of work.

About Us

Based in Clevedon, we are a long-established and highly respected independent service facility with a strong local reputation built on technical excellence, quality engineering, and honest customer care. Our workshop delivers top-tier servicing, precision diagnostics, and mechanical repairs across a wide range of modern vehicles—priding ourselves on maintaining safety, reliability, and peak performance for every customer without corporate dealership pressure.

Your Role

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Clevedon workshop, you will:

• Carry out vehicle servicing, routine maintenance, safety inspections, and mechanical repairs to high technical standards.
• Inspect and assess core systems, including brakes, suspension, steering, exhausts, and timing assemblies.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately using modern diagnostic software and equipment.
• Maintain precise digital job records while adhering strictly to workshop health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate productively with fellow mechanics to keep the workshop flowing efficiently.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Proven hands-on experience in vehicle diagnosis, servicing, and general repairs. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools for daily repair work. Strong mechanical fault-finding ability, attention to detail, reliability, and a professional, quality-focused mindset.

Location & Search Reach

Based in Clevedon (North Somerset, BS21), our workshop offers an easy, straightforward commute for candidates travelling from Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Nailsea, Yatton, Bristol, Avonmouth, and surrounding Somerset areas.