Hawk Hiring
All-Makes Workshop Mechanic & Service Technician (£35k–£45k Basic + Bonus | Independent | Derby)
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Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic per annum (DOE) + team performance bonus
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule + Saturdays operated on a fair team rota basis
- Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension plan, trade discounts, supplied uniform, and free secure on-site parking
Workload
- Core mechanical repairs including brake overhauls, suspension replacement, clutch builds, timing belts, multi-brand diagnostic fault finding, light commercial maintenance, and routine servicing
About Us
We are a thriving independent service and repair facility operating in the Derby area. Known for our friendly team atmosphere, steady job security, and realistic daily expectations without main-dealer corporate politics, we pride ourselves on handling a varied workload across passenger cars and light commercial fleet vehicles in a modern, supportive environment.
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Role Overview
Seeking a versatile Vehicle Technician / Workshop Mechanic to join our friendly workshop crew. You will be responsible for executing routine servicing, safety inspections, pre-MOT health checks, and core mechanical repairs across a wide mix of customer and light commercial vehicles to high industry standards.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served garage background).
- Hands-on experience working on a wide mix of makes, models, and light commercial vehicles.
- Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card is preferred (commands a higher starting salary), but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
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Location & Commute
- Base: Derby Area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic location with straightforward access via the A50, A52, A38, and M1 (Junctions 24/25), offering quick daily commutes across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Derby mainline rail station and regional bus services.
- Commutable From: Spondon, Oakwood, Sinfin, Chellaston, Mickleover, and Castle Donington.
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