Modification Technician & Alignment Specialist - Cheltenham

Posted 3 hours 45 minutes ago by Hawk Hiring

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL501
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / Performance & Modification Specialist to join our passionate, expert team in Cheltenham. If you love working beyond standard routine maintenance and want to get hands-on with custom vehicle modifications, high-end wheel alignment, performance upgrades, and specialist repairs, this is the ideal move for your career. Enjoy a competitive £35,000-£40,000 basic salary with a guaranteed Monday-to-Friday schedule and strictly zero weekend work.

Pay & Top Benefits
  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your hands-on technical skills and modification experience).
  • Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:30-enjoy fantastic weekday stability with strictly no weekend shifts.
  • Perks & Environment: Access to specialist alignment rigs and custom workshop tooling, supportive team culture, free on-site parking, company pension, and employee discounts on parts and performance upgrades.
  • Specialist Portfolio: Work on custom setups, modified vehicles, high-performance cars, alongside routine servicing and mechanical repairs.
About Us

Based in Cheltenham, we are an established independent specialist renowned for high-performance modifications, custom wheel and tyre packages, advanced 4-wheel alignment, suspension upgrades, and comprehensive mechanical servicing. We combine specialist automotive passion with high-grade workshop equipment, providing an exciting environment for technicians who truly take pride in bespoke automotive craftsmanship.

Your Role

As a core member of our Cheltenham specialist team, you will:

  • Fit and install custom modifications, including aftermarket suspension systems, lowering kits, performance exhausts, and upgraded braking components.
  • Perform precision 4-wheel alignment and geometry adjustments using high-spec alignment software.
  • Carry out routine vehicle servicing, mechanical maintenance, brake replacements, and tyre fitting across a wide variety of vehicles.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and diagnostic faults to ensure all custom and routine work meets strict safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborate closely with fellow automotive enthusiasts in a clean, well-equipped, fast-paced workshop environment.
What You Need
  • Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served experience). Proven experience in a professional workshop with a strong interest or background in vehicle modifications, suspension tuning, or custom setups. F-Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
  • Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. An active MOT Tester licence is preferred but not required.
  • Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools; bring high attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for modified and performance vehicles.
Location & Search Reach

Our Cheltenham facility offers an easy, straightforward daily commute for candidates travelling from Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Winchcombe, Evesham, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.