Hawk Hiring
Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic – Independent Garage Specialist
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About Us
Operating from a modern facility in Greater Manchester, we are a highly successful, rapidly growing independent garage and vehicle specialist dedicated to providing exceptional dealership-level service without the dealer price tag. Serving a loyal following of local customers across Stockport and the surrounding areas, we handle everything from routine servicing, brake overhauls, and advanced tyre care to complex electrical diagnostics, DPF cleaning, and MOT testing. Representing a trusted destination for both everyday commuter vehicles and premium brands, we pride ourselves on an efficient, professional, and transparent team environment. This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic, skilled technician looking for brilliant job security, access to modern diagnostic tools, and a progressive, supportive workshop where your hands-on expertise is genuinely valued.
The Package
- Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per year basic
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm (No weekends!)
- Training: FULL TRAINING PROVIDED UP TO MASTER TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION LEVEL (Happy to support with qualifications including MOT licence, Electric & Hybrid, and Air Con)
- Holiday: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension: Company pension scheme
- Perks & Benefits: Access to the latest workshop equipment, structured career development, live digital vehicle tracking tech, and a collaborative team culture.
- Parking: Free on-site parking
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What You’ll Be Doing
In this hands-on workshop role, you will work across an exceptionally popular, diverse lineup of retail stock, customer cars, and commercial vans, ensuring every job is executed to the highest industry standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting routine servicing, manufacturer-scheduled maintenance, and high-quality mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Diagnosing complex vehicle faults efficiently using cutting-edge independent and brand-specific diagnostic equipment.
- Performing precise mechanical tasks including cambelt replacements, advanced brake work, air conditioning recharges, and tracking.
- Providing comprehensive multi-point health checks to provide customers with total transparency and assurance.
- Maintaining precise electronic records of work completed via modern workshop job management systems.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum of 3 years of proven workshop experience in vehicle maintenance and repair is required.
- Solid experience in vehicle servicing, rapid preparation work, and diagnostic analysis.
- A proactive team player with a strong work ethic, excellent time-management skills, and a commitment to high workmanship standards.
- The adaptability to work efficiently across various vehicle models, generations, and advanced hybrid/electric systems.
- A valid UK driving licence.
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Commutable Locations
Our workshop is located in Stockport and is within a 15-mile commute of the following locations:
- Manchester (South / Central)
- Cheadle
- Wilmslow
- Altrincham
- Hyde
- Oldham
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Macclesfield
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If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a trusted, rapidly growing independent specialist that genuinely invests in its team, click apply now.
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