Auto Master Technician

Pep Boys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Master Technician with extensive automotive experience to lead a dynamic team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle systems, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, multiple ASE certifications, and a passion for automotive technology. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive customer satisfaction and team success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive mechanical experience required.
• 8 or more ASE certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses to customers.
• Assist fellow technicians in technical activities.

Skills

Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Leadership

Technical Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certifications

Section 609 Certification

State Inspection License

Job description

Position Summary

The Master Technician requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability, air conditioning, and electrical systems. It is expected to use leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team to increase customer care and satisfaction. A successful Master Technician will have direct interaction with customers and deliver superior service through educating the customer on the problems and proposed solutions for their vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Diagnose and repair to specifications — brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
2. Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Technician A, Technician B, Mechanic, General Service Technician).
3. Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, which may include employees and customers, on an as-required basis.
4. Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions to stay abreast of rapidly changing automotive technology.
5. Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
6. Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
7. Maintain an organized and neat shop.
8. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position is a leader in the shop. We expect you to help set the pace and tone while helping to develop the team around you. Collaboration and a team-first mentality are a must for success in this role. We also require the following to assess your fit:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
• 8 or more ASE certifications are PREFERRED for this position (A1 through A8).
• Section 609 Certification required.
• State Inspection license if applicable.
• High level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing, and reaching.
• Need full range of motion for reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs.
• May drive a vehicle if needed.
• Lifting of heavy equipment >50 pounds is required.
• May work outside and be exposed to weather.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.