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Vehicle Mechanic – Independent Garage – Great Work-Life BalanceHawk Hiring • Faringdon, United Kingdom
Vehicle Mechanic – Independent Garage – Great Work-Life Balance

Vehicle Mechanic – Independent Garage – Great Work-Life Balance

Hawk Hiring • Faringdon, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Salary
£30,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Are you looking to bring your vehicle servicing and maintenance skills to a highly respected independent garage that protects your weekend freedom? We are hiring now!

Join our busy, growing technical team at a premier independent workshop in Faringdon. We provide a modern, organized environment where your skills are respected, your work is valued, and you can escape high-pressure, corporate main dealer targets.

The Rewards

  • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (Positioned competitively within the market, depending on experience).
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30—enjoy your weekend freedom with strictly no weekend shifts.
  • Perks: Free on-site parking, secure company pension scheme, and generous employee discounts on servicing, parts, and repairs.
  • Culture: A stable, long-term employment opportunity with an immediate start available, featuring company events and team activities.
  • Progression: Ongoing technical development and support within a professional, well-equipped garage environment to help expand your skillset.

About Us

Based in Faringdon, we are a trusted, well-established independent automotive repair workshop and MOT specialist recognized for delivering exceptional workmanship and honest local care. Our spacious facility is heavily invested in modern diagnostic equipment, tyre sales infrastructure, and up-to-date tooling to handle a diverse range of vehicle makes and models. We pride ourselves on a staff-focused, supportive garage culture built on mutual trust, team collaboration, and real vehicle safety standards.

Your Role

As a vital Service Technician / Car Mechanic in our busy Faringdon workshop, you will:

  • Perform high-quality, efficient fast-fit operations including full tyre replacement, wheel balancing, and puncture repairs.
  • Carry out comprehensive steering and suspension repairs, replacing shocks, springs, and suspension arms safely.
  • Conduct complete braking system maintenance, including the inspection, replacement, and servicing of pads, discs, and calipers.
  • Remove, repair, and fit full or partial exhaust systems across a wide variety of vehicle makes and models.
  • Complete routine vehicle servicing, scheduled preventative maintenance, and clear digital vehicle health checks.

What You Need

  • Qualifications: Fully qualified Service Technician or Car Mechanic (NVQ Level 2, Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent time-served experience).
  • Experience: Strong hands-on background focusing on fast-fit operations, routine vehicle servicing, and general mechanical maintenance.
  • Key Strengths: High attention to detail, a commitment to quality workmanship, a positive work ethic, and a great team-player attitude.
  • Licensing: A full UK driving licence is required for this position.
  • Equipment: You must have your own tools to manage daily service and maintenance tasks effectively.

Location & Search Reach

Our modern facility is based in Faringdon and offers a quick, straightforward daily commute for anyone travelling from Swindon, Highworth, Witney, Wantage, Cirencester, Abingdon, and the surrounding Oxfordshire and Wiltshire areas.

Ready to step into a professional independent garage that respects your expertise and keeps your weekends entirely your own?

Click Apply to join our professional workshop today. We respond to all applicants within 48 hours.

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Vehicle Mechanic – Independent Garage – Great Work-Life Balance • Faringdon, United Kingdom

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