Vehicle Technician / Mechanic | £42,000 | Canterbury

Hawk Hiring; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35,000-£42,000

Full-time permanent

Career progression

Technical training

Modern diagnostic equipment

Pension

Team environment

Supportive team

Professional workshop

Skills development

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to diagnose faults and fix complex issues across a range of vehicles.

You will work with modern diagnostic equipment, receive ongoing training, and have a clear path for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years' workshop experience in vehicle diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs across a varied range of vehicles.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding with diagnostic equipment.
• Complete job cards and repair reports; identify additional work needs.
• Support the team and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Diagnostics ability

Problem solving

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

4-wheel alignment gear

Electrical fault finding tools

Job description

Canterbury | £35,000-£42,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent

£35,000-£42,000 depending on experience. Diagnostic-focused work. Modern workshop. Genuine career progression.

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician who enjoys solving difficult faults, working with modern vehicle systems and getting vehicles fixed right first time?

Join an established workshop in Canterbury where skilled technicians are trusted to use their knowledge and experience. You'll have access to modern diagnostic equipment, ongoing technical training and the opportunity to develop your career.

This role would suit an experienced Vehicle Technician, Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician who wants varied work and the chance to take on more complex diagnostics.

What you'll get

• £35,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Genuine career progression
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Modern diagnostic equipment and workshop facilities
• Varied vehicles and challenging diagnostic work
• Supportive, experienced team
• Professional working environment
• Company pension
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills

The role

You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, mechanical repairs and diagnostic fault finding across a varied range of vehicles.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, repairs and routine maintenance
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Advanced vehicle diagnostics
• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults
• Using modern diagnostic equipment
• Following technical information and manufacturer repair procedures
• Completing job cards and repair reports
• Identifying required parts and additional work
• Tyre fitting and 4-wheel alignment
• Completing all work safely and to a high standard
• Supporting the wider workshop team

About you

We're looking for a technician who enjoys diagnostics, problem solving and quality workmanship.

You'll ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology, or equivalent
• 3+ years' workshop experience
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Confident diagnostic and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with modern vehicle systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable experience

• MOT Tester qualification
• VAG Group experience
• Advanced diagnostic and electrical fault finding
• 4-wheel alignment experience

Why join?

If you're ready to move beyond routine servicing and want to develop your diagnostic skills, work on more complex faults and build a long-term career, this is an opportunity worth considering.

You'll have the equipment, training and support to keep developing your technical ability while working alongside an experienced team.