At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform high-standard vehicle servicing and complex repairs in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join a prestigious automotive group known for its career-first culture.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary with uncapped bonuses and enjoy 33 days of holiday.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive management team.
- Why this job: Work on luxury vehicles with advanced technology and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and proven experience as a Vehicle Technician.
The predicted salary is between 39500 - 39500 £ per year.
Salary £39,500 guaranteed basic salary | Uncapped bonus scheme (Average earnings bring your OTE to £50,000+)
Location: Tonbridge
Hours: Monday – Friday | Only 1 in 9 Saturday Mornings (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About The Business
Step up to a flagship workshop where your technical skills match your earning potential. We are one of the UK’s premier prestige automotive groups, representing an iconic luxury and performance brand in Tonbridge. We are famous for our "career-first" culture and state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities. We completely reject the standard main dealer grind where technicians are micromanaged and capped on their earnings. Because we handle elite luxury 4x4s and high-performance vehicles, we provide a structured, civilized, and high-tech workspace where you are treated as a genuine engineering specialist and fully backed by an experienced management team.
The Perks
- £39.5k Secure Base: A premium, highly competitive guaranteed basic salary that reflects your qualified experience.
- £50,000+ Realistic OTE: Benefit from an exceptional, uncapped bonus structure where our average technicians comfortably clear £50k+ per year through sensible workshop efficiency.
- Reclaim Your Weekends: Focused on a healthy lifestyle balance with a standard Monday to Friday shift pattern. Saturdays are incredibly rare—only 1 in 9 mornings.
- Elite Manufacturer Training: Fully funded training pathways through our dedicated Manufacturer Academy, including advanced EV (Electric Vehicle) Certification, Master Tech routes, and system specialist courses.
- Massive Holiday Allowance: 33 total days of holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) from day one.
- Group Benefits Package: Huge staff discounts on vehicle purchases and leasing schemes, life assurance, health rewards, and a secure company pension.
Why This Position Is Different
- Uncapped Earning Freedom: No artificial caps on your performance bonuses. If you work efficiently and safely, you will be rewarded directly for every fraction of hours you produce.
- Precision Engineering Workspace: Escape the greasy multi-make lines. You will command your own clean, modern bay equipped with factory-level diagnostic software and specialist hydraulic tooling.
- True Long-Term Stability: Join a highly successful flagship location with incredible local market share. We offer clear, documented pathways for those looking to reach Master Technician status or move into workshop leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
- Executing high-standard routine servicing, complex vehicle maintenance, and component overhauls to strict manufacturer specifications.
- Utilizing advanced factory-level diagnostic systems to accurately trace, map, and solve complex electrical and mechanical faults.
- Carrying out major mechanical repairs, including engine work, transmissions, high-end braking networks, and electronic suspension setups.
- Conducting detailed vehicle health checks and providing clear, professional feedback to the service front-of-house desk.
- Maintaining pristine workshop safety and clean-bay compliance standards.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent portfolio of deep workshop experience).
- Experience: Proven, professional hands-on experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic inside a main dealer or highly structured independent specialist workshop.
- Skills: A strong diagnostic mind with a logical approach to electrical troubleshooting and modern vehicle networks.
- Mindset: A reliable, quality-focused professional who takes massive personal pride in fixed-right-first-time repairs and enjoys working efficiently within a high-performing team.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Our flagship retailer in Tonbridge features exceptional regional road links, ensuring a smooth, stress-free daily commute from across Kent:
- Tunbridge Wells (10 mins)
- Sevenoaks (12 mins)
- Paddock Wood (12 mins)
- Kings Hill / West Malling (18 mins)
- Maidstone (22 mins)
Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic (Prestige Brand Specialist) in Tonbridge employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a prestigious automotive group in Tonbridge that prioritises your career and well-being. With a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and a commitment to employee development through elite manufacturer training, we foster a supportive work culture that values your expertise. Enjoy a balanced work-life with minimal Saturday commitments and a generous holiday allowance, all while working in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to high-performance vehicles.
