Vehicle Technician (£45k Basic | Free Friday Breakfasts | Gatwick)

Hawk Hiring; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cooked breakfast

Holiday allowance

Workplace pension scheme

Free secure on-site parking

Friendly, supportive working atmosfera

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our established workshop near Gatwick. You will perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs in a stable garage environment with a loyal customer base.

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served experience), a full UK driving licence and your own hand tools are required. Weekends are not worked. Base: Gatwick area with on-site parking and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).
• Proven ability to carry out servicing, mechanical repairs, and fault-finding independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and diagnostics on vehicles.
• Carry out mechanical repairs as required.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting within the workshop.

Skills

Servicing

Mechanical repairs

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday only — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
• Perks & Social: Free cooked breakfast paid for every Friday, standard holiday allowance, workplace pension scheme, free secure on-site parking, and a friendly, supportive working atmosphere

About Us

We are a proper, independent family-run garage that has been proudly serving our local community for over 50 years. Known for honest workmanship, traditional values, and a fiercely loyal customer base, we provide a welcoming, steady environment where skilled mechanics are genuinely valued and respected. 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 long-term.

Role Overview

Seeking a proper, experienced Vehicle Technician to join our established workshop team near Gatwick. We need a reliable, hands-on mechanic who knows their way around a workshop, can handle everyday servicing and diagnostics efficiently, and wants to work in a stable garage with great people and zero weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).
• Experience: Proven ability to carry out servicing, mechanical repairs, and fault-finding independently.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Gatwick area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Convenient access via major regional road networks and commuter links near Gatwick Airport.
• Public Transport: Accessible via local rail and bus routes.
• Commutable From: Gatwick, Crawley, Horley, Redhill, Reigate, East Grinstead, Dorking, and Horsham.