Automotive Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Bonus schemes

Full manufacturer training

Regular development courses

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a pioneering brand in vehicle technology! Join a dynamic team as a Service Technician and MOT Tester, where you'll receive full manufacturer training and ongoing development to stay ahead in the industry. This role offers a friendly environment with state-of-the-art facilities, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and bonus schemes. If you're passionate about making vehicles safer and better for everyone, this could be your next big career move!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Technician with technical expertise.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintenance of all vehicles across the brand.
• Conducting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis.
• Completing job cards and electronic vehicle health checks.

Skills

Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Hydraulic fault diagnosis

MOT testing

Health & Safety focus

iPad software proficiency

Education

Industry recognised qualification (Level 3 preferred)

Level 2 qualification (considered)

Job description

This range is provided by Volvo Car UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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 exciting opportunities for an experienced Service Technician and MOT Tester to join Paul Rigby Volvo Birmingham. Our retailers offer a safe and friendly environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and workshop technology.

You'll be part of a fantastic team working with a brand dedicated to making life easier, better, and safer for everyone. As part of your employment, you’ll also receive comprehensive training, flexible working options, benefits, and a bonus scheme.

About this opportunity…

As a skilled technician, you will become part of a team of experts supporting one of our well-known retailers. Full manufacturer training is provided, so specific brand experience is not required. You will also receive ongoing training at Volvo’s training and development centre to keep you up to date with the latest technology.

Responsibilities:

• Servicing and maintenance of all vehicles across the brand.
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters.
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)
• Completing job cards and electronic write ups on franchise platforms
• Completion of electronic vehicle health checks (eVHC’s)
• Support Apprentice Technicians as required.

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 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.
• Tech savvy and confident using iPad software.

What’s on offer…

• Competitive salary and OTE
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working to suit you and your lifestyle, with weekends on a rota basis.
• Full manufacturers training provided and regular development courses (including Electric Vehicle and High Voltage Technician training)
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Bonus schemes: Individual time saved, customer satisfaction and team bonus schemes.
• Plus many more…

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

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!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing