Vehicle Technician / Van Mechanic

Hawk Hiring Dartford, England May 7, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £19 – £23/hour
Work Hybrid

Vehicle Technician / Van Mechanic focuses on technical expertise: deep knowledge of lcv or hgv mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills and requirements

  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of LCV or HGV mechanical and electrical systems.
  • City & Guilds (or equivalent time-served experience).
  • Ambition: A desire to maximize your earnings and stay at the cutting edge of vehicle technology.
  • Local Proximity: Ideally based in or near Crayford, Dartford, Erith, or Bexleyheath.

Confirmed role details

  • High Basic: Annual basic salary between £44,460 and £53,820.
  • We invest heavily in our team, providing a clean, modern environment and the specialist training—including EV and Hybrid certification—needed to lead the industry in 2026.

Candidate fit

  • Specialist Repairs: Handling major and minor repairs on a modern fleet of LCVs (Transits, Sprinters) and HGVs.
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing the latest tech for complex electrical fault finding and system analysis.
  • Fleet Maintenance: Conducting preventative maintenance and MOT preparation to ensure 100% compliance.

Additional role context

  • Early (06:00–15:30) or Late (13:30–22:00) – Miss the Rush Hour.
  • Uncapped Earnings: Steady overtime at £28.50 – £34.50/hr, with realistic OTE exceeding £60,000.
  • We are a technical hub where precision diagnostics and "Right First Time" workmanship are the standards.

Known job details

  • Pay: £44,460
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