Vehicle Technician / Senior Workshop Mechanic – Cheltenham

Hawk Hiring; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure on-site staff parking

Workplace pension scheme

Friendly and supportive team culture

Long-term security in a non-corporate環

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician/Car Mechanic to join our independent workshop. You will carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs in a clean, modern facility that values a zero-corporate-pressure culture and weekends off.

You will work with up-to-date diagnostic equipment, ensure high safety and quality standards, and enjoy a supportive team environment with predictable hours and early finish on Friday.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Solid garage experience with diagnostics.
• Own hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, brake overhauls and timing belt changes.
• Perform electrical and engine diagnostic troubleshooting with modern tools.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards for first-time fixes.
• Collaborate with the team in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our established independent workshop team in Cheltenham. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we provide a clean, friendly workspace equipped with up-to-date diagnostic technology where technicians work productively without high-pressure targets or dealer politics, and weekends are completely your own.

The Rewards

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic per annum (Tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off & Early Friday Finish: Monday to Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00, Thursday 08:30 - 18:00, with an early finish on Friday (Enjoy 100% weekend freedom with strictly zero weekend shifts required!).
• Perks & Environment: Free secure on-site staff parking, workplace pension scheme, friendly and supportive team culture, and long-term security in a non-corporate environment.
• Training & Development: Ongoing technical development opportunities and access to high-spec diagnostic equipment across all makes and models.

About Us

Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, we are a leading independent service, repair, and MOT centre. We handle everything from routine maintenance to complex engine diagnostics across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. We pride ourselves on a zero-corporate-pressure culture, high staff retention, and providing a clean, friendly workspace where skilled technicians can thrive.

Your Role

As a key technical member of our Cheltenham workshop team, you will:

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, timing belts, and general mechanical maintenance.
• Perform systematic electrical and engine diagnostic troubleshooting using up-to-date diagnostic technology.
• Ensure high safety and quality standards to deliver reliable, first-time-fix results across customer vehicles.
• Work productively as part of a supportive team without high-pressure targets or dealer politics.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with proven garage experience and a solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and mechanical repair.
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. A valid DVSA MOT Smart Card (Class 4/7) or F-Gas certification is advantageous, but not essential.
• Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools.

Location & Search Reach

Our modern facility is strategically positioned in Cheltenham, offering fast daily commutes and excellent local road links via the A40, A435, and surrounding Gloucestershire corridors, with easy access for candidates travelling from Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stroud, Evesham, and surrounding local areas.