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Junior Vehicle Technician / Service Mechanic – 2 to 5 Years Exp (Fast-Track Pay)Hawk Hiring • West Malling, United Kingdom
Junior Vehicle Technician / Service Mechanic – 2 to 5 Years Exp (Fast-Track Pay)

Junior Vehicle Technician / Service Mechanic – 2 to 5 Years Exp (Fast-Track Pay)

Hawk Hiring • West Malling, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Salary
£28,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic salary + bonuses & time-and-a-half overtime

Location: West Malling Area (Free secure on-site staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday + Fair Saturday rotation (Paid at Time & a Half!)

About Us

Join a thriving, award-winning family dealership in West Malling that combines main dealer standards with local family-business flexibility. Operating a premier facility alongside a high-volume used car division, we completely reject corporate red tape and micromanagement. In our workshop, junior technicians are never left to stagnate or struggle alone. We offer a supportive, down-to-earth environment where managers have your back, colleagues work as a team, and you are given a clear, direct path to grow your technical skills.

Why Join?

  • Solid Basic Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 basic pay tailored to your current experience level, plus performance bonuses.
  • Overtime Paid at 1.5x: All Saturday rota shifts and additional overtime hours are paid at Time and a Half to maximize your earnings.
  • Your Birthday Off: Enjoy your birthday every year as an extra paid day off!
  • Fully Funded Academy Training: Gain access to official manufacturer training courses and continuous technical upskilling.
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship: Work alongside senior technicians on a diverse fleet, developing your diagnostic and fault-finding skill set.
  • Full Perks Package: Free on-site parking, company events, staff vehicle/parts discounts, sick pay, and secure company pension scheme.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Servicing & Maintenance: Carrying out routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, and pre-delivery inspections (PDI) across new and multi-brand used vehicles.
  • Core Mechanical Repairs: Handling all-round repairs including brakes, suspension components, steering setups, and exhausts.
  • Diagnostic Skill Development: Utilizing modern scan tools under senior guidance to isolate mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Workshop Standards: Maintaining a clean, safe bay while completing repairs right the first time.

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or 1 to 3 years of hands-on workshop experience).
  • Ambitious mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn multi-brand platforms.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in West Malling with fast, stress-free road links across central Kent:

  • Larkfield, Leybourne & Kings Hill: 5 mins
  • Snodland & Aylesford: 10 mins
  • Maidstone: 12–15 mins
  • Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Wrotham: 15–20 mins

Apply Now

Ready to step into an award-winning family dealership that actively invests in your growth? Click apply today to initiate a 100% confidential conversation directly with management.

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Kent trade is close-knit. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.

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