Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist – Independent Centre

Hawk Hiring; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Premium workwear

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Guildford is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist for our independent workshop. You will work Monday–Friday 07:30–17:30 with no weekend shifts, a market-top basic salary of £40,000–£50,000, and access to genuine factory-level diagnostic software.

The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, timing chains, cambelts, and performance remapping within a specialist VAG environment. Benefits include paid holidays, a company pension, free on-site parking, and premium

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, or time-served experience, with strong hands-on familiarity with VAG group platforms (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda).
• Full UK driving licence; MOT Tester licence preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized routine servicing, timing chains and cambelts, and preventative maintenance to manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize factory-level online diagnostic systems to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair faults.
• Execute major mechanical repairs including braking, suspension, and drivetrain overhauls.
• Support performance tuning and remapping work as part of an authorized VAG specialist team.

Skills

VAG expertise

Diagnostics troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist to join our premier independent workshop team in Guildford. Moving away from rigid corporate dealer targets, we offer a £40,000–£50,000 basic salary, permanent Monday-to-Friday hours (07:30–17:30, strictly no weekends), lucrative optional overtime, and access to genuine factory-level diagnostic software.

The Rewards

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year basic (Positioned at the top of the market based on specialist VAG experience).
• Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30—enjoy complete weekend freedom with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
• Overtime: Highly lucrative, completely optional overtime pathways available to boost your earnings.
• Perks & Environment: Clean, spacious workshop with genuine VAG online factory tooling, paid holidays, secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and premium workwear provided.

About Us

Located in Guildford, we are a trusted independent specialist dedicated exclusively to the servicing, diagnostics, and performance optimization of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda vehicles. With over 25 years of specialized expertise, we combine factory-level diagnostic capabilities with a passion-driven workshop culture that rejects high-volume dealership pressure in favor of mechanical precision and technical excellence.

Your Role

As a vital Vehicle Technician / VAG Specialist in our Guildford workshop, you will:

• Perform specialized routine servicing, timing chains, cambelts, and preventative maintenance to strict manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize factory-level online diagnostic systems to systematically troubleshoot, isolate, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Execute major mechanical repairs, including advanced braking, suspension setups, and drivetrain overhauls.
• Support performance tuning projects and remapping work as part of an authorized performance specialist team.

What You Need

• Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds (or equivalent time-served experience) with strong hands‑on familiarity with VAG group platforms (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda). F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
• 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 for daily workshop repair tasks. Superior diagnostic troubleshooting skills, high attention to detail, and a genuine passion for VAG engineering and performance tuning.

Location & Search Reach

Situated in Guildford, our modern specialist facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Woking, Aldershot, Farnham, Godalming, Cranleigh, Leatherhead, Bracknell, and the surrounding Surrey and Hampshire areas.