Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to experience and qualifications)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Guaranteed stable weekday schedule with STRICTLY ZERO WEEKENDS)
- Perks: Tool insurance, employee recognition awards, internal performance incentives, vehicle discounts, free on-site staff parking, and a secure workplace pension scheme
- Training & Development: Official VAG manufacturer training (VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda) plus fully certified High-Voltage EV and Hybrid qualifications with structured promotion pathways to Master Tech level
- Workload: Maintenance & repairs across the VAG vehicle range, dealer-level diagnostic troubleshooting, EV & Hybrid high-voltage system maintenance, and digital job card management
About Us
Located in Newbury, we are an established dealership facility within a leading automotive group. We reject target-heavy, impersonal corporate environments in favor of genuine team collaboration, high safety standards, and heavy investment in our staff. Our modern Newbury workshop is heavily invested in official factory diagnostic equipment and modern tooling to provide a clean, highly organized, and efficient environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic to join our modern workshop facility in Newbury. You will execute expert maintenance and repairs across the VAG range, utilize dealer-level diagnostic equipment to isolate complex electronic and mechanical faults, work with modern EV & Hybrid technology, and deliver first-time fixes.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) with 1+ years of experience as a Technician, Mechanic, or Junior Technician
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
- Passion for VAG marques and a strong diagnostic mindset
- Active MOT Tester licence or F-Gas certification is preferred, but not required
Location & Commute
- Base: Newbury (Modern dealership facility with free secure on-site staff parking)
- Road Links: Strategically situated off the A34 and A4 corridors (near M4 J13), offering fast and straightforward daily commutes
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Newbury and Newbury Racecourse railway stations alongside local bus routes
- Commutable From: Thatcham, Basingstoke, Hungerford, Reading, Andover, Wantage, Didcot, and surrounding Berkshire and Hampshire areas
How to Apply
Ready to stop being just a number, master factory-level systems, and secure a great basic salary with no weekend work? Click Apply Now! We review all profiles and respond within 24–48 hours.
Diagnostic Auto Mechanic & Technician (£35k–£45k Basic | No Weekends) in Newbury employer: Hawk Hiring
Join a passionate team at Europe's fastest-growing Porsche specialist in Brentwood, where your expertise as a Parts Advisor will be rewarded through profit sharing and a collaborative work culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive salary, employee discounts, and a health and wellbeing programme, all while working in an environment that values automotive enthusiasm and personal growth.
