Hawk Hiring
Standalone Mechanic & Senior Specialist (£35k–£40k Basic + No Weekends | Specialist | Kettering)
Standalone Mechanic & Senior Specialist (£35k–£40k Basic + No Weekends | Specialist | Kettering) at Hawk Hiring, based in Kettering, East Midlands, paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Kettering, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- HGV Class 2
22% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference u:0d84033898c6e7c38001fe62
About the role
Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000+ basic per annum (DOE) + open bonus potential
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule (09:00 – 17:00) | Strictly 100% No Weekends!
- Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), workplace pension plan, supplied uniform, modern workshop facilities, and free secure on-site parking
- Workplace Environment: Complete day-to-day autonomy as the primary technician with zero rigid micro-management
- Workload: High-spec prestige and custom automotive projects, deep-level mechanical repairs, engine block teardowns, major overhauls, custom rebuilds, complex component replacements, and comprehensive diagnostic fault isolation
About Us
We are a family-run specialist automotive business operating in the Kettering area. Focusing on high-end, prestige, and unique vehicles, our specialized facility values thorough mechanical mastery over rushed targets. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, family-like setup where you get the freedom to manage your own daily workflow at your own pace without corporate target-chasing.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced, self-sufficient Master Mechanic / Senior Vehicle Technician to take full ownership of our on-site workshop operations as the primary technician. You will be responsible for executing complex engine rebuilds, major mechanical overhauls, diagnostic fault isolation, and custom project work across a varied mix of high-spec vehicles.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served specialist background).
- Proven technical mastery in major mechanical overhauls and engine teardowns (far beyond routine servicing/fast-fit work).
- Self-sufficient professional capable of working unsupervised and taking full ownership of workshop setup (No MOT licence required).
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Kettering Area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position with rapid access via the A14, A43, and A509, offering simple daily commutes across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
- Public Transport: Accessible via Kettering rail station and local bus links.
- Commutable From: Corby, Northampton, Market Harborough, Wellingborough, Desborough, and Rothwell.
How to Apply
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Reference: u:0d84033898c6e7c38001fe62 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hawk Hiring
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