Automotive Technician - Independent Service Center
Posted 15 days 16 hours ago by Hawk Hiring
Looking to get away from main-dealer targets and bring your technical skills to a respected independent garage in Warwick?
An established, highly regarded independent service center in Warwick is searching for a practical Vehicle Technician to join their close-knit workshop team. Handling a diverse mix of makes and models, this facility offers a supportive, technician-first environment where quality wrenching and problem-solving are prioritized over corporate box-ticking.
What's Included in the Package?- Salary Range: £35,000 - £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + team performance incentive (An active MOT Tester licence is a strong bonus and can increase your basic starting pay rate!)
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule (plus Saturdays on a fair rota basis)
- Paid Time Off: 20 days paid annual leave + statutory bank holidays
- Financial Protection: Workplace pension scheme included
- On-Site Perks: Free parking, modern multi-brand diagnostic scan tools, trade parts discounts, and supplied workwear
- Workshop Culture: Balanced, positive working setup with fair daily repair allocations
- Execute core mechanical repairs, including timing chains/belts, clutch kits, engine overhauls, and gearbox replacements
- Use multi-brand diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical faults accurately
- Complete routine servicing, safety inspections, brake/suspension repairs, and pre-MOT health checks
- Write detailed repair notes on job sheets and keep front-desk staff informed on job timelines
- Maintain clean working bays and follow standard workshop health and safety protocols
- Technical Experience: Time-served mechanic with solid confidence in heavy mechanical repair work and diagnostic fault isolation
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background)
- MOT Status: MOT Smart Card / active MOT Tester licence is preferred (with enhanced starting pay potential), but is not essential to apply
- Mindset: Dependable, detail-oriented technician focused on clean workmanship and right-first-time fixes
- Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence
Centrally located in Warwick, easily accessible from:
- Leamington Spa & Kenilworth
- Stratford-upon-Avon & Wellesbourne
- Coventry & Rugby
- Redditch & Solihull
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