Automotive Technician

Volvo Car UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive company as a Vehicle Technician in Peterborough. You'll work in a state-of-the-art environment, carrying out servicing and fault diagnosis while receiving ongoing training to keep skills updated. Competitive salary and benefits package enhance this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee support benefit programs

Discounted vehicle parts and servicing

Opportunities for training and career progression

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.
• Ability to carry out MOTs is desirable, training will be provided.
• Technical expertise to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintenance of all vehicles across the brand.
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair.
• Completing job cards and electronic write-ups.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Competencies

Health & Safety Focus

Education

Industry Recognized Qualification (Level 3 Preferred)

Job description

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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 opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician (Service Technician/ MOT Tester) to join one of our Retailers based in Peterborough. 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.

Working hours: Monday – Friday – 45 hours 8am – 5pm, fluctuates 1 in 2 Saturdays 8am-1pm

Salary: up to £37,391.61 + OTE/ Bonus

You can find out more about Our story here | Volvo Cars - United Kingdom

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.

• 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.

What’s on offer…

• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Pensions scheme
• Life insurance

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

• 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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