Automotive Technician

Volvo Car UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Car UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician in Bedford to perform high-quality vehicle services and repairs. This role involves diagnosing faults, maintaining safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Join a leading brand committed to vehicle technology and safety in a supportive environment with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Simply Health Care Plan

Parking provided

Free parking

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic or transferable skills.
• Comfortable in set processes, motivated and organized.
• Ability to carry out MOT’s is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle services and repair work to a high standard.
• Achieve productivity targets and provide excellent customer service.
• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on all vehicle types.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical competencies

Customer service

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification

IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

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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 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 and 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 company pension scheme.

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• 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, organised 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 recognised 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 organised 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
• Company pension
• Free parking
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail Motor Vehicles

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