At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advanced fault-finding and diagnostics on prestige vehicles.
- Company: State-of-the-art independent specialist with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to £60k salary, flexible 4-day week, and extra paid holiday.
- Other info: Great career stability and easy commute from nearby towns.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your expertise and offers total diagnostic autonomy.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as a Diagnostic Lead or Electrical Specialist with advanced tool experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you a proper fault-finder looking for a role where you're valued for your technical brain, not just your spanners? Step away from dealership target pressure and swap-and-hope part changing. We are hiring a skilled Diagnostic Technician / Electrical Specialist to serve as a technical authority at our premier independent facility in Blandford Forum.
About Us
We are a trusted, state-of-the-art independent specialist providing dealer-level diagnostics across major prestige brands—including Audi, VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Land Rover. We believe in giving skilled technicians the time, tools, and total diagnostic autonomy needed to properly trace complex faults. Joining our team means working with advanced diagnostic systems, scope technology, and live data in a professional, supportive environment that truly values expert-level problem solvers.
What is in it for you:
- Salary: Up to £60,000 solid basic salary (depending on diagnostic expertise).
- Flexible Hours: Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle: Standard 5-Day Week: Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:30) OR a 4-Day Compressed Week (07:30 – 18:30) with either Monday or Friday OFF every single week!
- Perks: 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays PLUS your birthday off as an extra paid holiday, total diagnostic autonomy, dealer-level software and oscilloscopes, immediate starts available, and long-term career stability.
What you will be doing:
- Leading advanced fault-finding and complex electrical/mechanical diagnostics across a wide variety of prestige and modern vehicles.
- Interpreting CAN bus faults, live sensor/actuator data, oscilloscopes, and complex wiring diagrams.
- Resolving tricky module communication errors, intermittent faults, and complex engine management issues from diagnosis through to completion.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of recent hands-on workshop experience as a Diagnostic Lead or Electrical Specialist.
- Proven experience using advanced scan tools.
- A methodical problem-solving mindset.
- A valid full UK Driving Licence.
Commutable Locations: This role is based in Blandford Forum, making it an easy, stress-free commute from Poole, Wimborne Minster, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, and Bournemouth.
Diagnostic Technician / Electrical Specialist – 4-Day Working Week & Up to £45k Basic! in Shaftesbury employer: Hawk Hiring
Hawk Hiring is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Winchester where innovation meets support. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to advanced training and top-grade tools, ensuring you stay at the forefront of automotive technology. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a Monday–Friday schedule, fostering a culture that values teamwork and professional development.
