Vehicle Technician / Mechanic (£42k Basic | Xmas Bonus | 2-Man Heavy Jobs | No Weekends)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free parts

Workshop access

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a premier independent workshop in Maidstone. You will perform routine servicing, diagnose faults, and carry out timing belt/chain maintenance on modern VAG group vehicles in a clean, high-spec facility.

The role requires a proven track record in mechanical diagnostics, a strong attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence with your own hand tools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical diagnostics, timing belts/chains, and core mechanical maintenance.
• VAG specialist experience is a bonus, but NOT essential—solid mechanical skill, a good attitude, and attention to detail are what matter most!
• Quality-first mindset with pride in clean, accurate workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine servicing, timing chains, diagnostic troubleshooting, and general mechanical repairs across modern VAG group vehicles in a clean, high-spec independent workshop.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Timing belts/chains

VAG experience

Driving licence

Hand tools

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 guaranteed basic per annum + £1,000 guaranteed Christmas bonus!
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
• Perks: 28 days holiday allowance, workplace pension scheme, free/discounted parts, and use of workshop facilities for personal car repairs during working hours
• Work-Life Quality: Major physical jobs (such as clutches) are always completed in two-man pairs to prevent strain, with all workshop bookings strictly managed 6 weeks in advance for zero daily chaos
• Workload: High-quality VAG work—routine servicing, timing belts/chains, brakes, suspension, and diagnostic fault-finding on Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, and Skoda vehicles (no long, grueling engine rebuilds)

About Us

We are a premier, family-orientated independent specialist in the Maidstone area with an outstanding national reputation across the Volkswagen Audi Group community. Known for industry-leading staff retention (our technicians regularly stay 8–10+ years), we offer a supportive, zero-corporate-pressure environment where your physical well-being and craftsmanship actually come first.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to handle routine servicing, timing chains, diagnostic troubleshooting, and general mechanical repairs across modern VAG group vehicles in a clean, high-spec independent workshop.

Requirements

• Proven track record in mechanical diagnostics, timing belts/chains, and core mechanical maintenance.
• VAG specialist experience is a bonus, but NOT essential—solid mechanical skill, a good attitude, and attention to detail are what matter most!
• Quality-first mindset with pride in clean, accurate workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Maidstone area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Conveniently positioned with fast access off the M20 and local Kent transport links.
• Commutable From: Maidstone, Aylesford, Bearsted, Medway (Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham), Tonbridge, Kings Hill, and West Malling.

About Us

Every advert we post is built around complete staff transparency—offering realistic workloads, protected weekends, exceptional perks, and a culture where you are treated as a true professional.