Vehicle Technician & Car Mechanic (£35k–£40k Basic | Mon–Fri | Bracknell)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

On-site parking

Premium workwear

Flexible start dates

Supportive garage culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in Bracknell. You will perform routine servicing, major mechanical repairs, and diagnostic fault-finding while keeping detailed digital records in a modern independent workshop.

Base salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, with a Monday–Friday schedule, zero weekends, and on-site parking. The role emphasizes a supportive, non-corporate garage culture and opportunities for training on contemporary vehicle platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic capabilities and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced workshop environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete major mechanical repairs (cambelts, clutches, suspension).
• Isolate diagnostic faults and document work with digital records.
• Maintain precise job logs to industry standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with 3 to 5 years of hands-on workshop experience

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your technical experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Guaranteed stable weekday hours with STRICTLY ZERO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: Secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, premium workwear provided, flexible start dates, and a supportive, non-corporate garage culture
• Training & Development: Ongoing technical training on modern vehicle systems and multi-brand diagnostic platforms
• Workload: Routine servicing, preventative maintenance, health checks, braking system overhauls, cambelts, timing chains, clutches, suspension setups, and diagnostic fault-finding

About Us

Located in Bracknell, we are a leading independent service and repair centre recognized for delivering high-spec automotive workmanship and honest local care. Our modern facility features up-to-date diagnostic scanners and multi-brand tooling to ensure an organized work environment. We focus on a close-knit, supportive team atmosphere built on mutual respect—entirely free from high-volume dealership stress.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our independent workshop team in Bracknell. You will perform routine servicing, complete major mechanical repairs (cambelts, clutches, suspension), isolate diagnostic faults, and maintain precise digital job records to high industry standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with 3 to 5 years of hands‑on professional workshop experience
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
• Active MOT Tester licence or F‑Gas certification is preferred, but not required
• Strong diagnostic skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Location & Commute

• Base: Bracknell (Clean, spacious, fully equipped independent workshop with free on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically situated with direct links to the M4, A329(M), and M3 corridors for straightforward commutes
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Bracknell railway station and regional bus services
• Commutable From: Wokingham, Ascot, Crowthorne, Camberley, Maidenhead, Reading, Windsor, and surrounding Berkshire & Surrey regions