Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic (4x4 & SUV Specialist - £45k-£50k Basic Mon-Fri)
Posted 4 days 1 hour ago by Hawk Hiring
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 strong, guaranteed basic salary (Depending on experience)
Location: Lewes Area, East Sussex (Brand-new facility with free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday - Friday (Daytime Hours) Strictly NO Weekend Working!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Earn Up to £50k Basic in a Brand-New Workshop with Zero Weekend Shifts!
Are you an experienced technician looking to step away from corporate main-dealer pressure and work on premier 4x4 platforms and SUVs in a supportive, independent environment?
We are a highly rated, established independent specialist expanding into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in the Lewes area. We are seeking skilled technicians to command dedicated bays inside a modern, pristine workshop setup.
We reject micromanagement and artificial volume targets. Here, you get high guaranteed basic pay, fixed Monday-Friday hours, and the freedom to focus on mechanical quality and engineering craftsmanship.
Why Technicians Apply (The Highlights)- £45,000 - £50,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Outstanding, dependable basic pay tailored directly to your hands-on technical capabilities-no hidden bonus catches.
- 100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Fixed Monday to Friday schedule-enjoy every single weekend completely off as standard!
- Brand-New Facility Launch: Work inside a pristine, high-tech facility fitted with modern hydraulic ramps, diagnostic suites, and specialist tooling.
- Pace Over Pressure: Ditch frantic, high-volume commuter hatchback lines and take pride in thorough, right-first-time mechanical engineering.
- Ground-Floor Influence: Join a close-knit team where your ideas are valued and you have a genuine say in shaping workshop workflows.
- Full Benefits Package: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays), pension scheme, and free secure staff parking right outside.
- Performing high-standard routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections across premium 4x4s and light commercial platforms.
- Utilizing advanced workshop diagnostic suites to trace, map, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
- Executing core mechanical overhauls, including transfer boxes, air suspension setups, timing belts/chains, clutches, and braking systems.
- Maintaining pristine clean-bay safety standards and contributing to the smooth daily workflow of the new facility.
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent portfolio of time-served experience).
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic inside a professional workshop or dealership setting.
- Strong core mechanical skills (diagnostic capability is a great bonus, but we primarily hire for skill, logic, and mindset).
- Valid full UK driving licence.
Situated in the Lewes area with an easy, traffic-busting daily commute across East and West Sussex:
- Ringmer & Malling: Local (5-10 mins)
- Brighton & Hove: 15 mins
- Uckfield: 15 mins
- Burgess Hill: 20 mins
- Hailsham: 20 mins
- Eastbourne: 25 mins
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We understand the Sussex automotive trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.