Vehicle Technician / Mechanic (£50k Earning Potential | Great Workshop Culture | Sevenoaks)

Hawk Hiring; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Sevenoaks area seeks an experienced vehicle technician to service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of vehicles using modern diagnostic tools.

The role involves routine servicing, fault finding, and carrying out essential mechanical work with a strong focus on safety and quality. A supportive environment offers training pathways, a uniform, and secure on-site parking.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or time-served equivalent.
• Strong background in servicing, diagnostics, and multi-make repairs.
• Team player with great attention to detail and good sense of humour.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, safety checks, and complex mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Perform precise diagnostic fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting using modern multi-brand software.
• Handle core mechanical work including timing belts, clutches, suspension systems, steering, and braking systems.
• Maintain high standards of clean, accurate workmanship while keeping a safe, tidy bay.

Skills

Diagnostics

Multi-brand knowledge

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Massive Earning Potential: High-yield salary + transparent bonus package pushing total earnings up to £50,000 per annum
• Hours & Balance: Standard, manageable weekday shifts designed around a protected work-life balance
• Pace & Environment: Bright, clean, and modern multi-bay workshop packed with top-tier diagnostic tools, modern equipment, and an outstanding team atmosphere
• Workload Variety: Massive day-to-day variety across everything from family hatchbacks and prestige models to classic sports cars and light commercial vehicles—no boring assembly-line repetition
• Training & Upskilling: Fully supported technical development, diagnostic upskilling pathways, and MOT tester development
• Perks & Security: Generous annual holiday allowance, workplace pension scheme, full uniform provided, and free secure on-site parking

About Us

We are an award-winning, premier independent garage group operating state-of-the-art facilities in the Sevenoaks area. Broadly recognized as the best garage around, we pride ourselves on delivering traditional honest service backed by cutting-edge modern automotive tech. We believe that hard work and top-tier technical skill should always go hand-in-hand with great banter, mutual respect, and a genuine team vibe where you actually look forward to coming to work. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff enjoy complete career stability and market-leading earnings.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, safety checks, and complex mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Perform precise diagnostic fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting using modern multi-brand software.
• Handle core mechanical work including timing belts, clutches, suspension systems, steering, and braking systems.
• Maintain high standards of clean, accurate workmanship while keeping a safe, tidy bay.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or time-served equivalent).
• Experience: Strong background in general servicing, diagnostics, and multi-make mechanical repairs within an independent or dealership environment.
• Mindset: Strong team player, reliable spanner skills, top attention to detail, and a great sense of humour.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Sevenoaks area (Forge Garage locations) with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Prime location with fast access right off the main A21 and M25 (Junction 5) corridor.
• Commutable From: Sevenoaks, Otford, Tonbridge, Westerham, Dunton Green, Orpington, Kemsing, and Wrotham.