Automotive Technician

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Vehicle Technician in Knaresborough, where you'll work in a state-of-the-art workshop with a leading automotive brand. This role offers a flexible working pattern, comprehensive training, and career progression opportunities. You'll be responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles, ensuring top-notch quality and customer satisfaction. With industry-leading benefits, including generous holiday allowance and wellness programs, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the automotive field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

30-34 days holiday

Dedicated manufacturer training

Contributory workplace pension

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Access to discounts on retailers

Wellness programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in the Automotive sector within a technical role.
• Qualified to Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair, and diagnostics of vehicles to exemplary standards.
• Completing service paperwork to manufacturer and brand standards.
• Providing diagnostic reports on customers' vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Communication Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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We are excited to be recruiting for a Vehicle Technician. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing motor groups.

Location: Stoneacre Volvo Knaresborough (Harrogate)

We have opportunities for experienced Vehicle Technicians to join one of Volvo’s retailers based in Knaresborough. 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.

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What we offer...

• A flexible approach to working patterns - Choose your own hours! We are happy to discuss all flexible working options to help you achieve the work life balance that suits you
• Industry leading competitive salary
• Industry leading top level bonuses
• Dedicated manufacturer training
• Fast track to EV Level 4
• Minimum 30 days holiday increasing to 34 days (pro rata basis)
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as a Motor Vehicle Technician…

• Utilising your expanding knowledge of our manufacturer’s vehicles and features you will be responsible for the servicing, repair and diagnostics of our customers vehicles to an exemplary standard within our state of the art workshop
• Working as part of a capable and motivated team, you will complete all service paperwork to manufacturer and brand standards
• You will accurately and skillfully complete and provide diagnostic reports on our customers vehicles
• In accordance with manufacture, warranty and dealer requirements, you will complete relevant service documentation, including job sheets, PDIs and service reports.
• Upon the completion of jobs, through the use of diagnostic equipment and road testing, you will check the level and quality of work that has been carried out.

About you…

• We consider candidates from all backgrounds who have experience working in the Automotive sector within a technical role
• As a minimum, you will be qualified to Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent, in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• You will have fantastic communication skills and thrive working in a challenging yet rewarding environment
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure - It will be your technical ability that will help you overcome any challenge that is thrown your way.
• An Electric and Hybrid vehicle qualification or certification would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• MOT Licence would also be beneficial but not essential
• Hold a full UK driving license
• We want you to love what you do – The rest will come naturally.

“Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.”