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Vehicle Technician​/Master Mechanic; Elite Independent

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: Hawk Hiring
Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Automotive
    Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Vehicle Technician / Master Mechanic (Elite Independent – The Best Basic )

Salary: £50,000 strong, guaranteed basic salary —
No more relying on stressful bonus schemes!

Location: Sevenoaks (Free on-site staff parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Strictly No Weekends!

About The Business

Forget repetitive oil changes, corporate politics, and high-pressure bonus targets. We are a highly respected, premier independent workshop in Sevenoaks that has built an flawless 5-star reputation for honest advice and pure technical excellence.

Led by an industry expert, we operate a professional, modern engineering environment rather than a frantic "quick-fit" assembly line. We invest heavily in our people and our equipment because we believe that the best tools in the hands of the best technicians produce the best results. If you want a clean, organized workspace where you are treated like a true expert and paid what you are worth from a guaranteed base, you belong here.

The Perks
  • Elite £50,000 Guaranteed Base: Lock in the best basic salary package in Kent. Your earnings are secure, stable, and completely independent of fluctuating workshop efficiency targets.
  • Weekend-Free Life: Reclaim your personal time with a strict Monday to Friday shift pattern. Saturdays and Sundays are fully locked down—your weekends are 100% your own.
  • Generous Paid Leave: Enjoy 30 total days of holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) to stay fully rested and sharp.
  • High-Tech Engineering Facility: Command your own bay in a pristine workspace stacked with the absolute best computerized diagnostic tooling and specialized vehicle machinery in the business.
  • Solid Practical Benefits: Enrolment in a secure company pension scheme, free on-site staff parking, and a supportive team of highly skilled pros who actually know their trade.
Why This Position Is Different
  • Quality Over Quantity: We don't chase impossible targets or push you to rush cars through the doors. We prioritize technical integrity, deep-level problem solving, and taking the exact time required to complete every job properly the first time.
  • Engaging Workload Variety: Say goodbye to single-brand boredom. You will manage a highly diverse, ever-changing fleet of prestige platforms, performance cars, and modern vehicles, keeping your days fast-paced and highly skilled.
  • A "Forever" Career Move: We offer unmatched long-term stability and a low-stress workshop culture. Our technicians are respected as top-tier craftsmen, which is why our staff retention is exceptional.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Real Mechanics: Handling complex mechanical overrides, including cambelts, timing chains, clutches, steering geometry, and suspension setups.
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing modern factory-level equipment for deep-level electrical fault-finding, system mapping, and precise troubleshooting.
  • Routine Maintenance: Executing high-standard vehicle servicing and thorough safety inspections to strict manufacturer guidelines.
  • MOT Preparation: Pre-checking customer vehicles and executing flawless mechanical repairs on failed items to pristine safety compliance.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Qualified Vehicle Technician (NVQ, City & Guilds, or an equivalent portfolio of deep workshop experience).
  • Experience: Several years of professional, hands-on workshop experience with a strong track record of high-standard mechanical repairs.
  • Skills: A sharp, logical "diagnostic brain" with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for complex problem-solving.
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence and be local to the Sevenoaks/Kent area.
Commutable Locations

Our premium facility features fantastic regional road links, ensuring a quick, stress-free daily commute from across West Kent and Surrey borders:

  • Otford (6 mins)
  • Westerham (12 mins)
  • Tonbridge (15 mins)
  • Tunbridge Wells (22 mins)
  • Oxted (20 mins)
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