Automotive Technician

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a pioneering company in vehicle technology! As a Vehicle Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a manufacturer training plan, you'll enhance your skills while ensuring customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and a commitment to health and safety. Enjoy competitive benefits including a generous leave policy, a company pension scheme, and performance bonuses. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Simply Health Care Plan

Parking provided

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic with technical expertise.
• Industry-recognized qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, service, and repair on various vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Fault Diagnosis

Customer Service

Teamwork

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Technician Qualification

Level 1 and 2 Vehicle Technician Qualifications

Job description

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 17.00pm

One in Three Saturdays - 8.30am to 12.30pm

Want to work with a brand pioneering vehicle technology? Volvo we want to disrupt the auto industry and be a leader in safety – and for that we need you.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join one of Volvo’s retailers based in Bedford. Our retailers offer a safe and friendly environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and workshop technology.

About this opportunity…

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be carrying out vehicle services and repair work to a high standard with accurate fault diagnosis and first-time fix, providing excellent customer service.

You will need to achieve productivity targets and respond to customer satisfaction results. Punctuality, ability to work as part of a team, and a hard-working attitude are essential. In return, you will be provided with a manufacturer training plan, health plan, and access to the company pension scheme.

• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types.
• Train to work in teams as per Volvo Personal Service global programme.
• Work to the highest level within scheduled times to meet company, franchise, and manufacturers' standards.
• Repair, test vehicles, and diagnose faults.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants, and consumables whilst maintaining records and providing quality write-ups for the customer and manufacturer.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, organized and safe from hazards to 'Health and Safety'.
• Advise and report on vehicle faults, servicing requirements including future servicing/repair requirements through the Vehicle Health Check and Video process.

What you’ll bring…

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic (or transferable skills within a similar role) with technical expertise to work at pace.
• A team-player who is comfortable operating with set processes and procedures.
• A qualified Vehicle Technician with an industry-recognized qualification, ideally level 3 but level 1 and 2 will be considered (IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Ability to carry out MOT’s is desirable, but not essential as full training will be offered.
• Motivated, dedicated, and organized with a focus on Health & Safety in the workplace.

What’s in it for you…

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Simply Health Care Plan.
• Parking provided.
• Performance bonus.

Volvo’s Retailers welcome applications from candidates of any background who have relevant repair, maintenance, and servicing vehicles experience, including those from other industries who have transferable skills and competencies. If you can demonstrate good mechanical and electrical competencies with an ability to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard, we have the training and facilities to help you make the next big step in your career!

Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship.