At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair complex vehicle faults in a supportive workshop environment.
- Company: Established independent workshop in Winchester with a focus on diagnostics.
- Benefits: Strong salary, no weekend work, advanced diagnostic tools, and funded training.
- Other info: Enjoy job security and a collaborative atmosphere with expert support.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your technical skills and offers a stress-free work culture.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Winchester (Commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Andover, Basingstoke)
Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 Basic (Reliable base salary with zero corporate target pressure)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday ONLY – Strictly No Weekends!
Why Join Us?
Are you a true diagnostic fault-finder looking for a role where you're valued for your technical brain, not just how fast you can turn spanners? Step into a busy, long-established independent workshop in Winchester that treats diagnostic work as a true craft.
If you genuinely understand how to trace complex faults—interpreting live data, analyzing wiring diagrams, and resolving tricky module communication errors, we offer the bay, top-tier diagnostic kit, and zero-stress working culture you've been looking for.
What We Offer (Pay, Benefits & Perks):
- Reliable Basic Earnings: £36,000 – £45,000 base salary (No unrealistic dealership targets or pay caps)
- 100% Weekend-Free: Monday to Friday ONLY—keep your weekends completely free
- Diagnostic Autonomy: Freedom and time to diagnose complex faults properly without being rushed
- Advanced Kit & Training: Full access to high-end oscilloscopes, multi-brand diagnostic software, and funded training pathways (including EV/Hybrid certifications)
- Workshop Culture: High job security, paid annual leave, and a supportive, expert team environment
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Performing advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding across petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles (EV)
- Reading and interpreting CAN bus communications, sensor/actuator data, oscilloscope readings, and complex wiring schematics
- Resolving intricate module communication issues and major mechanical faults from initial diagnosis through to final repair
- Serving as the workshop's go-to technical authority on tricky diagnostic cases
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: Proven diagnostic mastery within a dealership or high-standard independent setting
- Skills: Methodical problem-solving approach with deep expertise in electrical diagnostics and live data analysis
- Licence: Valid full UK Driving Licence (EV/Hybrid accreditations are a strong bonus)
(Please note: We only advertise half of our active positions. Get in touch directly to discover other unlisted diagnostic and technician opportunities across the local area.)
Senior Vehicle Technician – Strong Salary | No Weekend Working | Strong Diagnostics in Winchester employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a well-established independent workshop in Winchester, where your diagnostic skills are truly valued and nurtured. Enjoy a supportive work culture with no weekend pressures, competitive salary, and access to advanced diagnostic tools and training opportunities, ensuring you can excel in your craft while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
