Vehicle Technician / Senior Workshop Mechanic – Trowbridge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site staff parking

Modern workshop tooling

Family-run team culture

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Trowbridge is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, family-run independent garage. We offer a competitive salary (£30,000–£40,000 per year) with no weekend shifts, Monday–Friday 08:00–17:15, and on-site EV charging.

You will service, repair, diagnose, and perform MOT testing (if qualified), with modern tooling, UK driving licence, and NVQ Level 2/3. On-site specialist training for EV/hybrid work is provided, along with a pension, staff

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Active MOT Tester licence preferred but not required.
• Must possess own hand tools and be proficient with modern EV/hybrid systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and general mechanical repairs.
• Brake overhauls, clutch replacements, and suspension maintenance.
• Engage in MOT testing where qualified and perform vehicle inspections.
• Diagnose vehicles using modern diagnostics and EV/hybrid systems, with on-site training.

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our busy, family-run independent garage team in Trowbridge. Operating since 1980 with over 40 years of industry experience, we are proud members of the Which? Trusted Trader community and Buy With Confidence. We offer a friendly, stress-free environment with on-site EV charging and hybrid training, where your skills are genuinely valued, honest advice comes first, and your weekends are completely your own.

The Rewards

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands-on experience and technical skill level).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:15 - enjoy stable daytime hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Specialist Training: Up-to-date electric and hybrid vehicle training with charging facilities on-site to keep your skills ahead of the curve.
• Perks & Environment: Company pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, modern workshop tooling, and a close-knit, family-run team culture built on trust and respect.
• Workplace Culture: Enjoy a supportive independent garage atmosphere with zero corporate bureaucracy, high customer satisfaction, and a commitment to honest, transparent communication.

About Us

Located in the Trowbridge area, we are a small, family-run independent garage established for plus 50 years. Backed by Which? Trusted Trader status and the Buy With Confidence scheme, we handle MOT testing, servicing, and repairs for all popular makes and models to an exceptionally high standard. We pride ourselves on delivering a stress-free experience, using only reputable brand parts, and maintaining a personal, customer-first approach backed by decades of mechanical expertise.

Your Role

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

• Carry out routine servicing, general mechanical repairs, brake overhauls, clutch replacements, and suspension maintenance across a wide range of popular vehicle makes and models.
• Perform MOT testing (where qualified) and thorough vehicle inspections to strict safety standards.
• Engage in modern vehicle diagnostics and EV/hybrid maintenance, utilizing our on-site training and charging technology.
• Provide reliable, first-time-fix results while communicating effectively with our team to keep customers fully updated throughout their visit.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, with solid hands-on workshop experience.
• Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred, but not required.
• Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools. A dependable work ethic, honest approach, and an eagerness to work with modern electric and hybrid systems.

Location & Search Reach

Our well-established independent garage is based in Trowbridge, offering a straightforward daily commute and excellent local road links, with easy access for candidates travelling from Melksham, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Frome, Devizes, Chippenham, Warminster, and surrounding Wiltshire areas.