Vehicle Technician – Complex Repairs & Diagnostics (Mon–Fri, Swansea)

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank/h

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Long-service awards

Workplace pension with life assurance

Share Incentive Scheme

Free financial/mortgage advice

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Free secure on-site staff parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Swansea is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy independent garage. You will perform complex mechanical repairs, engine work, routine servicing, and diagnostics using multi-brand tools, including digital vehicle health checks across a wide range of customer vehicles.

The role offers a supportive, non-corporate environment with a focus on work-life balance, 100% weekday hours, and access to advanced diagnostic equipment to maintain high industry

Qualifications

• NVQ LV Maintenance & Repair (Level 2/3) or City & Guilds or time-served equivalent; strong understanding of modern vehicle systems.
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair.
• Full UK manual driving licence & own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex mechanical repairs and engine work.
• Perform routine servicing and diagnostics using multi-brand tools.
• Complete digital vehicle health checks and adhere to high industry standards.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Engine work

Routine servicing

Mechanical repairs

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair / City & Guilds

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (100% WEEKEND FREEDOM with strictly zero weekend work required!)
• Perks: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with buy/sell options, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, long-service awards, workplace pension scheme with life assurance, Share Incentive Scheme, free financial/mortgage advice, discounted gym memberships, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and free secure on-site staff parking
• Training & Development: Continuous technical development support and access to advanced diagnostic equipment across all makes and models
• Workload: Complex repairs, engine overhauls, brake and chassis maintenance, full vehicle inspections, routine servicing, diagnostic fault troubleshooting, digital job cards, and video health checks (VHC)

About Us

Located in Swansea, we are an established independent workshop dedicated to high standards of vehicle repair, servicing, and fault diagnostics across a wide variety of makes and models. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we combine modern diagnostic equipment with a supportive, non-corporate environment where your technical expertise is genuinely valued and your work-life balance is protected.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, highly respected independent garage team in Swansea. You will carry out complex mechanical repairs, engine work, routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting using advanced multi-brand tools, and complete digital vehicle health checks across a wide range of customer vehicles to high industry standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with a strong understanding of modern vehicle systems
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
• Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card or F-Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential
• Full UK manual driving licence & own hand tools

Location & Commute

• Base: Swansea (Free secure on-site staff parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key routes including the M4 (J42/J44/J47), A483, and A48 corridors, offering fast daily commutes across South Wales
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Swansea mainline railway station alongside regular regional bus routes
• Commutable From: Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Bridgend, and surrounding local areas

How to Apply

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