Vehicle Technician & Workshop Mechanic (£30k–£40k | Family-Run Independent | Northampton)

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Modern diagnostic equipment

Trade parts discounts

Supplied workwear

Free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Northampton is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our close-knit workshop. You will perform inspections, service to manufacturer standards, and diagnose faults across a varied fleet, with Monday–Friday hours and no weekend work.

The role requires NVQ/IMI Level 3, hands-on workshop experience, a full UK driving licence and your own tools. DVSA MOT testing is advantageous but not essential; 30k-40k salary with pension and parking.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent time-served garage background.
• Solid hands-on workshop experience across varied makes and models with high first-time fix rate.
• Full UK driving licence and your own hand tools; MOT Tester status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and manufacturer-standard servicing.
• Carry out diagnostic troubleshooting and core mechanical repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure high quality workmanship across multiple brands.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3

Workshop experience

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

MOT Tester (advantage)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
• 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 respected family-run independent garage operating in the Northampton area. Built on traditional values, honest mechanical workmanship, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere, we pride ourselves on a zero-corporate-pressure culture. We offer a welcoming, low-stress environment where skilled technicians are genuinely valued, trusted, and enjoy true work-life balance.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our close-knit workshop team. 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 customer vehicles.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
• Solid hands-on workshop experience across varied makes and models, working autonomously 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: Northampton Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategically positioned with rapid access via the M1 (Junctions 15, 15A & 16), A45, A43, and A508, offering smooth daily commutes across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire.
• Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Northampton mainline railway station and local bus routes.
• Commutable From: Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Rugby, and Bedford.

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