At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs while learning from experienced mentors.
- Company: Respected automotive group with a strong focus on staff development and quality service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, no weekend work, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Modern workshop environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Become a specialised VAG technician with structured training and earn what you deserve.
- Qualifications: 1+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 basic salary + uncapped monthly bonus (Depending on experience)
Location: Maidstone
About The Business
We are a highly respected, long-established automotive group proudly serving motorists across Kent and Sussex for over 20 years. Built on a rock-solid foundation of customer trust and quality service, we are known for our exceptional workshop culture and continuous staff development. We combine the advanced technology and global strength of world-leading manufacturer brands with the supportive, friendly atmosphere of a tight-knit team. We believe in promoting from within, providing our technicians with top-tier facilities, state-of-the-art tools, and a clear, structured path to elite career advancement.
What We Offer (The Perks)
- Basic salary from £30,000 to £40,000 (fully tailored to your current experience).
- Uncapped monthly productivity bonus (typically adding an extra £300 – £600 per month).
- Monday to Friday schedule only.
- Absolutely zero weekend work—your Saturdays and Sundays are entirely your own.
- Full manufacturer-level VAG training programme and Hybrid/EV certifications provided.
- Comprehensive tool insurance scheme and internal performance incentives.
- Generous staff and family discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, servicing, and MOTs.
- A clean, modern, and beautifully equipped workshop environment.
Why This Position Is Different
- Stop Being an "All-Makes" Junior: Take control of your career and start becoming a specialized VAG technician (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda) with structured, manufacturer-backed training.
- Earn What You are Worth: Combine a solid, stable basic salary with a realistic, uncapped bonus scheme that rewards you directly for your daily efficiency.
- Learn Leading-Edge Tech: Get ahead of the curve early in your career with fully funded training paths covering the latest alternative-fuel, hybrid, and electrical vehicle systems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Skill Building: Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and light mechanical repairs to spotless standards.
- MOT Support: Executing meticulous safety inspections and vehicle prepping for MOT tests.
- Specialist Learning: Working hand-in-hand with senior diagnostic mentors and utilizing modern diagnostic equipment to master VAG-specific software.
- Quality Control: Road-testing customer vehicles to ensure all work meets our flawless safety and manufacturer standards.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
- Experience: 1+ years of professional experience as a Vehicle Technician, Junior Mechanic, or Workshop Improver.
- Skills: Confident with the absolute mechanical basics, including servicing, brakes, fluid changes, and suspension work.
- Mindset: A reliable, detail-focused individual with a massive hunger to learn and progress into a fully accredited Senior Technician role.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Our modern facility in Maidstone is ideally situated for a quick, hassle-free daily commute from across Mid-Kent and the Medway towns, including:
- Aylesford & Larkfield (8 mins)
- Chatham & Rochester (15 mins)
- Sittingbourne (18 mins)
- Tonbridge & Kings Hill (20 mins)
- Gillingham & Rainham (20 mins)
Junior Service Technician (VAG Specialist Pathway) in Maidstone employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a highly respected automotive group in Maidstone, where we prioritise employee growth and a supportive work culture. With a focus on continuous development, our technicians benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive training programmes, and a generous bonus structure, all while enjoying a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work. Experience the unique advantage of becoming a specialised VAG technician, backed by manufacturer-level training and a friendly, tight-knit team atmosphere.
