Vehicle Technician & Workshop Mechanic (£27.5k–£37.5k Basic | Independent | Leicester)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (20 days annual +

8 bank holidays)

workplace pension scheme

modern diagnostic equipment

trade parts discounts

supplied workwear

free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Leicester is seeking a confident Vehicle Technician with at least 3 years of hands-on workshop experience to join our busy team. You will perform thorough vehicle inspections, manufacturer-standard servicing, diagnostics, and essential mechanical repairs on a range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Hours are Monday to Friday with zero weekend commitments. A DVSA Class 4 MOT is advantageous but not essential; a full UK driving licence and your own hand tools are

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent time-served background.
• 3+ years of hands-on workshop experience across varied makes and models.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.
• DVSA Class 4 MOT TesterSmart Card is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and manufacturer-standard servicing.
• Conduct diagnostic troubleshooting and core mechanical repairs.
• Work across a varied mix of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Skills

Diagnostics

Workshop experience

Mechanical repairs

Vehicle servicing

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £27,500 – £37,500 basic per annum (DOE) + performance efficiency bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule | Strictly 100% No Weekends!
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension scheme, modern diagnostic equipment, trade parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
• Workload: Multi-brand scheduled servicing, diagnostic fault finding, timing belts/chains, clutch & gearbox replacements, brake and suspension overhauls, MOT preparation, and general mechanical repairs

About Us

We are a well-established, highly rated independent garage operating in the Leicester area. Built on honest mechanical workmanship, loyal repeat customers, and a zero-corporate-pressure culture, we operate from a clean, well-equipped workshop. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, down-to-earth environment where confident technicians are trusted to get on with the job and enjoy true work-life balance.

Role Overview

Seeking a confident, self-sufficient Vehicle Technician with at least 3 years of hands-on workshop experience to join our busy crew. Working standard Monday to Friday hours with zero weekend commitments, you will be responsible for executing thorough vehicle inspections, manufacturer-standard servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and core mechanical repairs across a varied mix of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
• 3+ years of hands-on workshop experience across varied makes and models, confident working independently with high first-time fix standards.
• Valid DVSA Class 4 MOT Tester Smart Card is advantageous (unlocking top-tier salary placement), though not essential.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Leicester Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically positioned with rapid access via the M1 (Junctions 21 & 21A), M69, A46, A6, and A50, offering smooth daily commutes across Leicestershire.
• Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Leicester mainline railway station and local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Oadby, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville.

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