At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, repairs, and diagnostics in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join a 5-star rated, family-run vehicle service specialist.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000 – £45,000 with 28 days paid holiday and no weekends!
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and career progression in a well-resourced workspace.
- Why this job: Escape corporate pressure and focus on true craftsmanship in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea / Hastings
Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00) | Strictly NO Weekends!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
We are a highly respected, 5-star rated independent service, repair, diagnostic, and vehicle tuning specialist operating in St Leonards-on-Sea. Built on a rock-solid local reputation for honest advice, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service, we offer a clean, friendly, and fully equipped modern workshop. We completely reject corporate main-dealer target pressure, giving our technicians the exact time, specialist tools, and support needed to deliver right-first-time repairs across all vehicle makes and models.
Why Join?
- £35,000 – £45,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary
- 100% Weekend-Free (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00)
- 28 Days Paid Holiday (20 Days + Bank Holidays)
- Onsite Parking
- Immaculate Workshop
- Company Pension
- Vehicle Remapping & ECU Tuning Specialist Equipment
- 5-Star Rated Workshop with a Strong Local Reputation
- Work with High-End Vehicles in a top-tier workshop
- Be Part of a Family-Run Business that genuinely cares about its staff
- Enjoy Job Security—many team members stay for years
- Ongoing Training & Career Progression Opportunities
Why This Position Is Different
- Escape the Corporate Grind: Step away from rigid main-dealer targets and flat-rate traps—focus on true mechanical craftsmanship and genuine customer satisfaction.
- Reclaim Your Weekends: Enjoy a predictable, clean Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 to 17:00) with every single weekend completely off.
- Broad Skill Expansion: Work on everything from daily commuters to performance vehicles requiring ECU remapping, advanced diagnostics, and major mechanical rebuilds.
- Well-Resourced Workspace: Command a dedicated, highly organized bay equipped with modern diagnostic suites, alignment systems, tuning kit, and specialist repair gear.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine servicing, multi-point health checks, and scheduled maintenance across multi-brand vehicles.
- Executing core mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, exhausts, and cambelts/timing chains.
- Utilizing modern workshop diagnostic tools to isolate and repair electrical, electronic, and engine management faults.
- Supporting MOT prep and assisting with vehicle remapping and performance tuning services.
- Maintaining clean bay standards, accurate work documentation, and strict workshop health & safety protocols.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or time-served equivalent).
- Proven experience working inside an independent garage or fast-fit/dealership environment.
- Confident with routine diagnostics, core mechanical overhauls, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in St Leonards-on-Sea with convenient road links across East Sussex:
- Hastings: 5–10 mins
- Bexhill-on-Sea: 10 mins
- Battle: 12 mins
- Rye: 20 mins
- Eastbourne: 25 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and discretion is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; 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.
Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic 5-Star Rated Workshop in Hastings employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a highly respected, family-run workshop in St Leonards-on-Sea, where you can enjoy a competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 and a strictly weekend-free schedule. With a strong local reputation for quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, we offer ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and a well-resourced workspace that allows you to focus on true mechanical craftsmanship without the pressure of corporate targets.
