Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – £36K Salary | Large Independent Workshop

Hawk Hiring; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Large, well-equipped workshop

Mot testing facilities

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy independent workshop in Ellesmere Port. You will service, repair and diagnose a range of cars and light commercial vehicles, using diagnostic equipment and standard workshop tools.

We offer a structured environment with a well-equipped facility, MOT testing support, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend work; salary up to £36,000 depending on experience. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on mechanical skills and diagnostic capability.
• Experience working in a busy independent garage setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety standards.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Carry out mechanical repairs across varied makes and models.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools.
• Replace clutch, brake, and suspension components as needed.
• Investigate faults with proper diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and identify additional work.
• Work with cars, vans and light commercial vehicles.
• Maintain high workmanship and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Diagnostic abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Salary: Up to £36,000 depending on experience
Location: Ellesmere Port
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm - No Weekends!

About Us

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join one of Cheshire's larger independent automotive workshops.

Operating within a spacious, well-equipped facility, the business provides a comprehensive range of automotive services, including MOT testing, servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs.

With dedicated MOT testing facilities and multiple repair bays, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business with a varied workload and an experienced technical team.

Why Join?

• Salary up to £36,000
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• No weekends
• Large, well-equipped workshop
• Dedicated MOT testing facilities
• Multiple repair bays
• Varied mechanical and diagnostic workload
• Established independent automotive business
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance
• Completing mechanical repairs across various makes and models
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Carrying out clutch, brake and suspension repairs
• Investigating faults using diagnostic equipment
• Completing vehicle inspections and identifying additional work
• Working across cars, vans and light commercial vehicles
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Motor Mechanic
• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification preferred
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic abilities
• Experience working within a busy independent garage
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Good attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

Commutable Locations

Ellesmere Port, Chester, Neston, Bromborough, Birkenhead, Hooton, Helsby, Runcorn and surrounding areas.