Vehicle Technician: Heavy Repairs & Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Multi-brand diagnostic tools

Trade parts discounts

Supplied workwear

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a long-standing independent garage in Loughborough. You will handle heavy mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and servicing on multiple makes/models. A strong emphasis on quality workmanship and right-first-time fixes is core to the role.

The package includes £35,000–£45,000 base (DOE) plus a workshop bonus, 20 days leave + bank holidays, pension, parking and on-site tools. MOT tester licence boosts starting pay; UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical work.
• Experience using multi-brand diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
• Strong focus on right-first-time repairs and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy mechanical repairs: timing chains/belts, clutch kits, engines, gearboxes.
• Utilise multi-brand diagnostic tools to locate faults and repair accurately.
• Conduct servicing, safety inspections, brake and suspension overhauls, pre-MOT checks.
• Record clear findings on job cards and update front-desk with timelines.
• Maintain clean bays and follow workshop health and safety protocols.

Skills

Time-served mechanic

Heavy mechanical work

Diagnostics

Education

Level 3 NVQ / IMI in LVMR

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Hawk Hiring is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a long-standing independent garage in Loughborough. You will handle heavy mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and servicing on multiple makes/models. A strong emphasis on quality workmanship and right-first-time fixes is core to the role.

The package includes £35,000–£45,000 base (DOE) plus a workshop bonus, 20 days leave + bank holidays, pension, parking and on-site tools. MOT tester licence boosts starting pay; UK driving licence required.