Vehicle Technician & Car Mechanic (£30k–£40k Basic | Mon–Fri | Andover)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Free on-site staff parking

Premium workwear provided

Personal use of the workshop

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Andover seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join a premier independent service team. You will perform routine servicing, mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and health checks in a high-tech workshop.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 (or City & Guilds), a full UK driving licence, and hands-on garage experience. MOT testing assistance is available and training is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds (or time-served) with hands-on garage experience.
• Strong diagnostic problem-solving skills and pride in workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and mechanical repairs.
• Conduct diagnostic fault-finding and multipoint health checks.
• Assist with MOT testing in a high-tech, technician-first environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Quality workmanship

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds

Tools

Hand tools

MOT testing tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (transparently structured based on technical experience and skill level) + lucrative monthly productivity bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Guaranteed consistent weekday hours with STRICTLY ZERO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: 29 days annual leave plus your birthday off, workplace pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, premium workwear provided, and personal use of the workshop outside core hours
• Training & Development: Formal technical training programmes, access to advanced diagnostic infrastructure, and full company training provided to gain your MOT licence
• Workload: Routine servicing, chassis work (brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust), diagnostic troubleshooting, multi-point safety inspections, and digital job card management

About Us

Based in Andover, we are a leading, long-standing independent service and repair facility known for delivering dealership-standard workmanship alongside personal, honest local care. Established for over 60 years, our facility features modern, state-of-the-art diagnostic infrastructure, multi-brand software, and specialized tooling. We operate a technician-first, supportive culture built on mutual trust, high safety standards, and clear career development—completely free from corporate micromanagement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our premier independent automotive service team in Andover. You will perform routine servicing, mechanical repairs, diagnostic fault-finding, multi-point health checks, and assist with MOT testing in a high-tech, staff-first environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with at least 2 years of hands-on garage, workshop, or fast-fit experience
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
• Active Class 4 & 7 MOT Tester licence or F-Gas certification is preferred (MOT training provided for suitable candidates)
• Strong diagnostic problem-solving skills, pride in quality mechanical workmanship, and a collaborative team attitude

Location & Commute

• Base: Andover (Modern, clean, high-tech independent workshop with free on-site staff parking)
• Road Links: Convenient access via the A303, A343, and A34 corridors, offering straightforward daily commutes across Hampshire and Wiltshire
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Andover railway station and local regional bus routes
• Commutable From: Winchester, Salisbury, Basingstoke, Amesbury, Whitchurch, Newbury, and surrounding local areas