Service Vehicle Technician (Multi-Brand Specialist) - £50k+ OTE
Posted 14 hours ago by Hawk Hiring
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 basic salary (OTE £50,000+ with performance bonus & overtime)
Location: Maidstone Area (Free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:30, 45 hrs/wk) 1-in-3 Saturday Morning Rota (Paid Overtime)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Tired of Being Just Another Number in a Faceless Corporate Garage?
Join a highly respected, long-established automotive group with over 100 years of heritage in Kent. Combining top-tier main dealer standards with a warm, family-run culture, we treat our technicians as the key experts they are-with competitive base pay, uncapped bonus potential, and full manufacturer academy support.
Work across an engaging mix of high-spec passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in an immaculate, state-of-the-art Maidstone workshop equipped with modern diagnostic suites.
What We Offer (The Perks)- £32,000 - £42,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Negotiable based directly on your technical background and qualifications.
- Uncapped £50,000+ OTE: Highly achievable productivity bonuses plus paid Saturday overtime.
- Balanced Schedule: Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:30) with a light 1-in-3 Saturday morning rota (paid as additional overtime income).
- Full Manufacturer Academy Training: Direct pathways to Master Technician accreditation, fully funded official DVSA MOT licence courses, and advanced Electric & Hybrid (EV) certifications.
- Comprehensive Tool Insurance: Protect your valuable investment with our dedicated tool cover scheme.
- Generous Staff Discounts: Massive savings on vehicle purchases, servicing, MOTs, and parts for you and your family.
- True Job Security: Long-term career stability backed by a trusted 100-year-old regional group.
- Cars & Vans Fleet Variety: Say goodbye to single-vehicle monotony by working on a diverse mix of modern passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
- Electric & Hybrid Future-Proofing: Gain hands on exposure and formal certifications on modern alternative fuel powertrains.
- Supportive Family Culture: Directors who know your name, a team that backs you up, and zero toxic target pressures.
- Carrying out routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and vehicle health checks to manufacturer standards across cars and LCVs.
- Performing routine diagnostics, safety checks, and high voltage repairs on advanced Electric & Hybrid systems.
- Utilizing dealer level diagnostic suites to fault find and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
- Completing right first time repairs while maintaining clean bay standards and accurate job logs.
- Collaborating closely with service advisors and workshop controllers to ensure smooth turnaround.
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
- Experience working on both cars and vans (LCVs) is desirable, but strong car only or van only techs keen to expand their skills are welcome!
- Open to technicians looking to gain an MOT tester licence or level up EV/Hybrid credentials through our academy.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Centrally located in Maidstone with fast, straightforward access across Mid Kent:
- Aylesford & Bearsted: 5-10 mins
- West Malling & Kings Hill: 12 mins
- Chatham & Rochester: 15 mins
- Sittingbourne: 20 mins
- Tonbridge: 20 mins