Vehicle Technician & Car Mechanic (£50k Basic | Clean Modern Facility | Portsmouth)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Breakroom facilities

Long-term job security

Funded training & development

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our Portsmouth workshop team. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics, and major repairs across a wide variety of customer vehicles to exceptionally high standards.

Requirements include NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance or equivalent practical experience, 3-5 years hands-on workshop experience, and a Full UK driving licence with own

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of hands-on professional workshop experience with diagnostic abilities.
• Solid knowledge of vehicle maintenance, component replacement, and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and major repairs across a wide range of vehicles.
• Perform advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics to high standards.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently in Portsmouth workshop.

Skills

Workshop experience

Diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 - £50,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your skillset and experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours (NO WEEKENDS)
• Perks: 28 days holiday to relax and recharge, structured company pension scheme, clean and comfortable breakroom facilities, and long-term job security
• Training & Development: Funded ongoing technical training pathways to continuously enhance your expertise
• Workload: Routine vehicle servicing, general maintenance, multi-point safety checks across all makes and models, modern diagnostic fault-finding, and major mechanical repairs (clutches, timing belts, suspension systems, brake overhauls)

About Us

We believe that top technicians do their best work when they're supported, properly equipped, and given the freedom to fix vehicles right the first time. Operating out of a clean, modern facility in Portsmouth, we trade corporate stress and high-pressure targets for a positive, team-first environment where your craft is genuinely valued.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our Portsmouth workshop team. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics, and major repairs across a wide variety of customer vehicles to exceptionally high standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of hands-on professional workshop experience with logical diagnostic abilities.
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle maintenance, component replacement, and fault-finding.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Portsmouth (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position offering fast, direct commutes across Hampshire via the M27 and A27.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Portsmouth mainline stations and local bus networks.
• Commutable From: Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, and Hayling Island.