Workshop Mechanic & Vehicle Technician (£35k–£45k Basic + Bonus | Independent | Lincoln)

Hawk Hiring LTD; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 28 days (20 leave

Bank holidays included

Pension plan

Trade parts discounts

Workwear provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Lincoln seeks a practical Vehicle Technician / Workshop Mechanic to join the team. You will perform scheduled servicing, safety evaluations, pre-MOT checks, and essential mechanical maintenance on a range of customer vehicles to high trade standards.

Applicants should be time-served with diverse experience, hold NVQ/IMI Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance, and have a full UK driving licence with their own tools. A DVSA MOT card is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanic with solid practical experience across diverse vehicle makes and models.
• NVQ level 3 / IMI level 3 in light vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent.
• DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and safety evaluations to high trade standards.
• Conduct pre-MOT health checks and core mechanical maintenance on customer vehicles.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete repairs across a wide variety of makes and models.

Skills

Time-served mechanic

Vehicle maintenance & repair

DVSA MOT testing knowledge

Driving licence & hand tools

Education

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

Tools

Own hand tools

DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card (preferred)

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + team performance incentive
• Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturdays operated on a fair team rota basis
• Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension plan, trade parts discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
• Workload: Core mechanical repairs including timing belt/chain renewals, clutch replacements, suspension overhauls, brake rebuilds, multi-brand diagnostic troubleshooting, and routine servicing

About Us

We are a thriving independent service and repair facility operating in the Lincoln area. Known for our friendly team atmosphere, steady job security, realistic daily expectations, and zero corporate target-chasing pressure, we pride ourselves on delivering honest customer care while providing a supportive, well-equipped workspace for our workshop crew.

Role Overview

Seeking a practical Vehicle Technician / Workshop Mechanic to join our technical team. You will be responsible for executing scheduled servicing, safety evaluations, pre-MOT health checks, and core mechanical maintenance across a wide variety of customer vehicles to high trade standards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
• Time-served mechanic with solid practical experience across a diverse mix of vehicle makes and models.
• Valid DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card is preferred (offering higher starting pay potential), but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Lincoln Area (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position with rapid access via the A46, A15, and A57, offering smooth daily commutes across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
• Public Transport: Direct connections via Lincoln Central rail station and local city bus networks.
• Commutable From: Newark-on-Trent, Gainsborough, Sleaford, Hykeham, Market Rasen, and Horncastle.

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