At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, maintenance, and light repairs in a high-tech workshop.
- Company: Join a leading automotive group with a dynamic and supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible shifts, and great perks like tool insurance and free parking.
- Other info: Work in a spacious 19-bay facility with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Fast-track your career with brand-certified training and work on exciting vehicles.
- Qualifications: 1-4 years of workshop experience and NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary (plus efficiency bonus & fast-track pay reviews)
Location: Eastbourne Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: Flexible Choice!
- Option A: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00 with 1 in 3 Sat 08:30–12:30 included)
- Option B: 4-On / 4-Off Shift Pattern (11-hour days, 7-day rota)
About Us
Representing 3 busy, market-leading automotive brands from our premier Eastbourne facility, we operate an impressive 19-bay, high-tech workshop that is constantly moving and expanding! We specialize in taking promising technicians with 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience and fast-tracking their career growth. Step out of low-level fast-fit centers or dead-end garages and step into a high-spec main dealer environment with dedicated master tech mentorship, brand-certified training pathways, and real choice over your shift structure.
Why Join?
- Basic Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 guaranteed basic salary (tailored to experience) + quarterly efficiency bonus potential.
- Fast-Track Career Step: Access official factory training academies to gain certified status, boosting your technical expertise and basic pay fast.
- Work Schedule Control: Choose between a standard Mon–Fri schedule or a flexible 4-on / 4-off shift pattern to fit your lifestyle.
- 4 Days Off in a Row: The 4-on / 4-off pattern gives you half the year off—allowing for mid-week hobbies, family time, and easy travel!
- Massive 19-Bay Workshop: Work in a spacious, modern, well-equipped main dealer facility alongside an energetic 19-technician team.
- 3 Premium Brands: Broaden your knowledge working across an exciting lineup of high-demand cars, performance models, commercial LCVs, and EVs.
- Great Benefits: 28 days total holiday, group pension scheme, tool insurance support, employee vehicle purchasing perks, and free parking.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Core Servicing & Maintenance: Conducting routine servicing, multipoint vehicle inspections, brake maintenance, tire service, and vehicle health checks to manufacturer standards.
- Light Repairs: Carrying out general mechanical repairs, suspension work, battery replacements, and basic component changes.
- Diagnostic Shadowing: Working alongside senior diagnostic technicians to build your skills on official brand diagnostic platforms.
- Quality Standards: Maintaining clean, right-first-time work standards on all jobs to protect manufacturer compliance and customer safety.
- Team Collaboration: Working inside a supportive, fast-paced team environment focused on helping you learn and succeed.
Requirements
- 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in a workshop environment (independent garage, fast-fit center, or dealership).
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or working towards completion).
- Strong ambition, clean working habits, and a genuine eagerness to level up your mechanical career.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally based in Eastbourne with quick access across East Sussex:
- Hailsham: 12 mins
- Seaford: 18 mins
- Bexhill-on-Sea: 20 mins
- Lewes: 25 mins
- Hastings: 30 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local East Sussex trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
Junior Vehicle Technician / Service Mechanic – 3 Exciting Brands (Flexible Shifts) in Eastbourne employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a premier commercial vehicle specialist in the Crayford area, where exceptional technical expertise is rewarded with top-tier compensation and a pristine working environment. Enjoy flexible shift patterns that help you avoid traffic, alongside comprehensive benefits and future-proof development opportunities in advanced diagnostics and EV certifications. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on maintaining a clean, modern workshop, this company stands out as an excellent employer for skilled Vehicle Technicians seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
