Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Standard holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to perform routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and general mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models. This on-site role offers weekend-free schedules and full training support.

Base location is in the West Malling area with a UK driving license and own hand tools required. The position provides a clear career path with training funding and standard holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or time-served equivalent.
• Proven hands-on experience in servicing, repairs, and diagnostic fault-finding.
• Commitment to high quality, right-first-time workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Car servicing and diagnostics across various makes/models.
• Carry out routine servicing and general mechanical repairs.
• Diagnostics, fault-finding, and repair work on vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on servicing

Diagnostic fault-finding

Quality workmanship

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Time-served equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 basic per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00 (NO WEEKENDS | Enjoy every single weekend off)
• Perks: Standard holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, free on-site parking
• Training: Full support & funding for ongoing technical training and skills development
• Work: Servicing, mechanical maintenance, diagnostic fault-finding & repair work

About Us

We are a premier, 5-star rated independent garage in the local area, renowned for our exceptional customer service, top-rated reviews, and clean, professional working environment. We take pride in running a friendly, supportive workshop where technicians are given modern tooling, ongoing training, and guaranteed weekends off.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to carry out routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and general mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Proven hands-on experience in servicing, general repairs, and diagnostic fault-finding
• Commitment to high quality, "right-first-time" standards of workmanship
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools

Location & Commute

• Base: West Malling area
• Commutable From: Maidstone, Kings Hill, Aylesford, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Wrotham