Vehicle Technician / Diagnostic Specialist – Bristol Workshop

Hawk Hiring; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35,000–£40,000

Guaranteed Weekends Off

Training & Development

Pension scheme

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Bristol is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join a busy workshop. You will perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a range of makes and models in a modern, clean garage environment with no weekend shifts.

The role offers £35,000–£40,000 per year, weekdays 08:00–17:30, and opportunities for manufacturer-specific training, with a supportive team and pension.

Qualifications

• NVQ/IMI Level 3 or City & Guilds (or time-served equivalent) with 1 year hands-on experience.
• F-Gas certification preferred (or interest in obtaining it).
• Full UK driving licence; MOT Tester licence preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle diagnostics, routine servicing, safety inspections and repairs across multiple makes/models.
• Use modern diagnostic tools and scanners to identify faults and repair them.
• Conduct MOT inspections if qualified, following DVSA guidelines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain digital service records.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Diagnostics

MOT testing

Fault finding

Education

NVQ/IMI Level 3 or City & Guilds

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scanners

Job description

Looking for a stable, long-term technical career with a highly rated automotive specialist?

We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy workshop team in Bristol. We provide a modern, clean, and fully equipped garage environment where your diagnostic expertise and repair skills are genuinely respected, supported, and rewarded with zero weekend shifts.

The Rewards

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands‑on experience and technical skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30—enjoy stable, permanent weekday hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Training & Development: Manufacturer‑specific training and ongoing skills support to future‑proof your career.
• Perks & Culture: Work in a highly rated, professional workshop with outstanding customer reviews, clear progression pathways, secure company pension scheme, and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere.

About Us

Located in Bristol, we are a premier independent automotive service and repair specialist known for high-quality workmanship, precision diagnostics, and honest local customer care. With consistently outstanding customer feedback, we reject high‑pressure corporate main‑dealer politics in favor of a professional, technician‑first environment where quality repairs, safety, and employee development come first.

Your Role

As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our modern workshop, you will:

• Carry out vehicle diagnostics, routine servicing, safety inspections, and mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Utilize modern diagnostic tools and scanners to systematically identify and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct MOT inspections (if qualified) in strict accordance with DVSA guidelines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining accurate digital service records and meeting key workshop deadlines.
• Maintain clean, safety-first workshop practices while collaborating smoothly with our skilled technical team.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ / IMI Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time‑served equivalent) with a minimum of 1 year hands‑on experience in vehicle diagnosis and repair. F‑Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is required. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
• Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools to manage daily repair and diagnostic tasks effectively. Strong fault-finding ability, self‑motivated, reliable, organized, and committed to high‑quality workmanship.

Location & Search Reach

Based in Fishponds (Bristol, BS5), our facility offers a quick and straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Kingswood, Downend, Yate, Filton, Longwell Green, Keynsham, Bath, and surrounding Bristol and Gloucestershire areas.

Ready to join a top-rated automotive team offering competitive pay, technical training, and real career growth?