Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (£35k-£45k Basic | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm | Horsham)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure on-site parking

Modern workshop equipment

Friendly, supportive team atmosphere

Clean working conditions

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in the Central Horsham area is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs across a diverse range of makes and models. You will perform diagnostic fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting using modern workshop equipment to deliver first-time fixes.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served garage experience), a full UK driving licence and your own hand tools.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or solid time-served independent garage experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Own hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs across makes/models.
• Perform diagnostic fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting with modern workshop equipment.
• Handle core garage repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, steering and timing belts.
• Maintain high quality standards and a clean, safe working bay.

Skills

Spanner skills

Diagnostic mindset

Team / independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Time-served garage experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Solid Basic Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and technical skill level)
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS to get your weekends back
• Rest & Recovery: Thoughtfully structured day featuring a 30-minute lunch break plus two 15-minute tea breaks (because a rested technician is a better technician)
• Time Off: 20 days annual leave plus all 8 bank holidays
• Security & Future: Stable employment within an established, trusted local independent garage, backed by a workplace pension scheme
• Perks & Environment: Free secure on-site parking, modern workshop equipment, clean working conditions, and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere

About Us

We are a highly respected, trusted independent garage proudly serving the West Sussex community. Operating to top-tier industry standards, we combine proper mechanical expertise with a stress-free independent workshop environment where skilled mechanics are valued for their craft- without the rigid corporate targets or toxic pressure of main dealerships. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and comprehensive mechanical repairs across a diverse range of makes and models.
• Perform accurate diagnostic fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting using modern workshop equipment to deliver first-time fixes.
• Handle core garage repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, steering components, and timing belts.
• Maintain high standards of quality control and keep a clean, safe working bay.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served independent garage experience).
• Capabilities: Reliable spanner skills, strong diagnostic mindset, and comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit team.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Central Horsham area with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Convenient access via the A24 and A281 transit corridors across West Sussex.
• Commutable From: Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Billingshurst, Crawley, Cranleigh, Southwater, and Dorking.