At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform expert maintenance and repairs on VAG vehicles in a supportive workshop.
- Company: Join a premier automotive group with a friendly, technician-first culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 plus uncapped bonuses and enjoy weekends off.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities and a secure workplace.
- Why this job: Get official manufacturer training and work with cutting-edge EV technology.
- Qualifications: 1+ years as a Vehicle Technician and NVQ Level 2 or 3 required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic looking for the ultimate career upgrade? We are a premier automotive group operating specialist sites across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. This isn't just another garage job. You get the elite backing, official manufacturer training, and job security of an established dealer network, combined with a friendly, technician-first workshop atmosphere in Newbury.
With a high basic salary of up to £45,000 and an uncapped bonus structure, your earning potential is as big as your ambition.
- Salary & Earnings: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per year (Dependent on experience) + uncapped monthly bonuses (£52,000 OTE).
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30—enjoy complete weekend freedom with strictly no weekend shifts.
- Career Growth: Excellent job security and clear pathways for internal promotion and professional development.
- Official Brand Training: Official VAG Manufacturer training (VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda) plus certified High-Voltage EV and Hybrid qualifications.
- Perks & Security: Tool insurance, employee recognition awards, internal performance incentives, vehicle discounts, and a secure workplace pension scheme.
About Us: Located in Newbury, we are an established dealership facility within a leading family-run 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 bays are heavily invested in official factory diagnostic equipment and modern tooling to provide a clean, highly organized, and efficient workshop.
Your Role: As a vital Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic in our Newbury workshop, you will:
- Execute expert maintenance and repairs across the VAG (Volkswagen Group) vehicle range to strict manufacturer standards.
- Utilize dealer-level diagnostic equipment to systematically locate, investigate, and repair complex electronic and mechanical faults.
- Work directly with modern EV and Hybrid technology, including the latest high-voltage systems and electric drivetrains.
- Deliver first-time fixes while maintaining clean digital job records and collaborating with a supportive technical team.
What You Need:
- Qualifications & Experience: 1+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Junior Technician. NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) is required. F-Gas certification is preferred.
- Licensing: A full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
- Equipment: Must possess your own hand tools for daily workshop duties.
- Key Strengths: Passion for VAG marques, strong diagnostic mindset, pride in clean workmanship, and a desire for long-term career growth.
Location & Search Reach: Situated in Newbury, our modern dealership facility offers a smooth daily commute for candidates travelling from Thatcham, Basingstoke, Hungerford, Reading, Andover, Wantage, Didcot, and the surrounding Berkshire and Hampshire areas.
Vehicle Technician – Mon-Fri No Weekends (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.
