Vehicle Technician / Mechanic (£35k-£45k Basic | Mon-Fri Only | Horsham)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Modern workshop tools

Clean working conditions

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham area, is seeking an experienced automotive technician to join a well-established independent garage. You will service, repair, and diagnose a diverse range of vehicles with a focus on quality and reliability.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent, a full UK driving licence, and your own hand tools. Excellent team environment with on-site parking and standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or solid time-served experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.
• Reliable spanner skills and diagnostic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs across various makes and models.
• Perform accurate diagnostic fault-finding using modern equipment for first-time fixes.
• Handle general garage repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and steering components.
• Maintain a clean, safe working bay and high quality standards.

Skills

Spanner skills

Diagnostic mindset

Independent work

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

ay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 basic salary per annum (negotiable dependent on experience and technical skill level)
• Hours: Monday to Friday standard workshop hours — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
• Time Off: Paid annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Security & Future: Stable employment within a long-established, trusted local business, plus workplace pension scheme
• Perks: Free on-site parking, modern workshop tools, clean working conditions, and a supportive, friendly team environment

About Us

We are a well-established, highly respected independent garage based in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, with a long-standing reputation for honest advice, high-quality workmanship, and genuine customer care. We pride ourselves on running a proper, stress-free independent workshop where skilled technicians are valued for their craft without the rigid bureaucracy or unrealistic targets of main dealerships. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and comprehensive mechanical repairs across a diverse range of makes and models.
• Perform accurate diagnostic fault-finding using modern equipment to deliver first-time fixes.
• Handle general garage repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and steering components.
• Maintain high standards of quality control and keep a clean, safe working bay.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served independent garage experience).
• Capabilities: Reliable spanner skills, strong diagnostic mindset, and comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit team.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Broadbridge Heath, Horsham area with free on-site parking.
• Road Links: Convenient access via the A24 and A281 corridors across West Sussex.
• Commutable From: Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Billingshurst, Crawley, Cranleigh, Southwater, and Dorking.