At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles while learning from experienced technicians.
- Company: Award-winning family-run workshop with a stellar reputation and modern facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, achievable bonuses, generous holiday, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and enjoy a clean, well-equipped workshop.
- Why this job: Fast-track your career in a supportive environment with no weekend work!
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of hands-on experience and relevant qualifications in vehicle maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary (£34,000 – £39,000 OTE with achievable quarterly team bonus)
Location: Tunbridge Wells Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday only (08:00 – 17:00 with 1-hour lunch break). Strictly No Weekends!
About Us
Rated 4.9 stars on Google with a stellar local reputation, we are a well-established, award-winning family-run independent workshop expanding our team! Operating from a clean, modern facility equipped with the latest diagnostic technology, dedicated staff rooms, and an onsite training facility, we take immense pride in looking after both our customers and our staff. We specialize in taking promising technicians with 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience and fast-tracking their growth—helping them level up into fully accredited senior technicians without high-pressure corporate targets.
Why Join?
- Basic Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 guaranteed basic salary per annum (tailored directly to experience) with scheduled annual pay reviews.
- Bonus Scheme: £4,000 per annum (£1,000 per quarter) achievable Team Bonus based on productivity and profit—our team has never failed to hit target!
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only (08:00 – 17:00 with a full 1-hour lunch break)—strictly zero weekend working. Reclaim your Saturdays!
- Fast-Track Career Step: Access our dedicated onsite training facility with 1-on-1 mentorship from master techs to build your diagnostic and repair skills fast.
- Immaculate Workshop: Modern, spotless facility fitted with top-tier tooling, company-branded clothing, and full PPE provided from day one.
- Generous Holiday Package: 30 days total holiday per year (22 days paid leave + 8 bank holidays).
- Varied Fleet: Gain hands-on experience across daily drivers, high-spec prestige cars, and performance vehicles.
- Healthcare & Benefits: Benenden Health Scheme membership (post-probation), Tool Club scheme access, and Mereworth Motors company pension.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Core Maintenance & Repairs: Carrying out routine servicing, brake overhauls, suspension work, and general mechanical repairs.
- Diagnostic Development: Learning to use state-of-the-art diagnostic software alongside senior techs to shadow and solve complex electrical and mechanical faults.
- Quality Workmanship: Maintaining a clean Right First Time standard on all jobs to uphold our 4.9-star Google rating.
- Technical Records: Keeping accurate records of work completed and liaising directly with our friendly service advisor team.
- Team Collaboration: Working alongside a tight-knit crew of passionate, supportive technicians who are eager to help you grow.
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience working in a workshop environment (independent garage, fast-fit center, or main dealer).
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent time-served experience).
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine ambition to step up your mechanical career.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally based in Tunbridge Wells with excellent local transport links:
- Tonbridge: 10 mins
- Paddock Wood: 15 mins
- Sevenoaks: 20 mins
- Crowborough: 20 mins
- Maidstone: 25 mins
Junior Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (Amazing Family Team & Career Step) employer: Hawk Hiring
Join our award-winning family-run workshop in Tunbridge Wells, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and employee growth. With a guaranteed salary, generous holiday package, and a fast-track career development programme, we ensure our technicians thrive in a modern, immaculate facility while enjoying a perfect work-life balance with no weekend shifts. Experience hands-on training and mentorship from seasoned professionals as you advance your skills in a collaborative team environment.
