Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Proper Independent Garage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Training pathways

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Rotating hours

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Bolton is seeking a hands-on vehicle workshop technician to work across a diverse lineup of vehicles, performing servicing, maintenance, and repairs to the highest standards.

You will diagnose faults using up-to-date diagnostic equipment, conduct safety inspections, and maintain clear records while collaborating with a friendly team to minimize turnaround times. No formal qualifications are required beyond proven workshop experience.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required—we value proven workshop experience, confidence on the tools, and strong mechanical know-how.
• Solid experience in vehicle servicing, general repairs, and fault diagnosis.
• Proactive team player with excellent time-management skills and high workmanship standards.
• Ability to work across various vehicle makes, models and systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine servicing, maintenance, and mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Diagnose complex vehicle faults efficiently using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform safety inspections, health checks, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain precise records of work and communicate timelines to the service team.
• Collaborate with a close-knit crew of technicians to minimize turnaround times.

Skills

Workshop experience

Tools confidence

Mechanical know-how

Fault diagnosis

Time management

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Package

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year
• Holiday: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Training: Ongoing professional training pathways (happy to support with qualifications including MOT licence, Electric & Hybrid, and Air Con)
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Hours: Worked on a rota basis

What You’ll Be Doing

In this hands‑on workshop role, you will work across an exceptionally diverse lineup of vehicles to ensure every job is executed to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and high-quality mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Diagnosing complex vehicle faults efficiently using up‑to‑date diagnostic equipment.
• Performing comprehensive safety inspections, health checks, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintaining precise records of work completed and communicating effectively with the service team regarding parts and timelines.
• Collaborating with a friendly, professional, and close‑knit crew of technicians to minimize vehicle turnaround times.

What We Are Looking For

• No formal qualifications required—we value proven workshop experience, confidence on the tools, and strong mechanical know-how above anything else.
• Solid experience in vehicle servicing, general repairs, and fault diagnosis.
• A proactive team player with excellent time‑management skills and a commitment to high workmanship standards.
• The adaptability to work efficiently across various vehicle makes, models, and systems.

Commutable Locations

Our workshop is located in Bolton and is within a 15‑mile commute of the following locations:

• Bury
• Wigan
• Manchester
• Salford
• Leigh
• Rochdale
• Blackburn
• Chorley