Automotive Technician

Volvo Car UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Car UK is looking for an experienced Service and Diagnostic Vehicle Technician to join their team in Southampton. In this role, you will perform a variety of workshop tasks including vehicle servicing and diagnostics, supported by ongoing training from Volvo. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to development in a pioneering vehicle technology environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts

Life Assurance Benefit

Snows Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent development opportunities

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a franchise dealership.
• Highly skilled in fault diagnosis.
• Commitment to delivering first class customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing of vehicles in accordance with brand technical standards.
• Diagnose and undertake general repairs to vehicles including MOT repairs.
• Liaise with customers to update them on the status of their vehicle checks.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Relevant City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ accreditation

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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 an exciting opportunity for an experienced Service and Diagnostic Vehicle Technician to join one of Volvo’s retailers, Snows, Volvo Southampton. 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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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.

As a Diagnostic Technician, you will perform a variety of workshop work in an efficient and safe manner. The aim is to meet customer requirements and maximise workshop utilisation and productivity.

Your day will include:

• Performing routine servicing of vehicles in accordance with brand technical standards.
• Undertaking air-conditioning system servicing and repairs.
• Working in accordance with brand and dealership processes.
• Ensuring that working environment is kept clean and devoid of any working practice which may be hazardous.
• Diagnosing and undertaking general repairs to vehicles including MOT repairs.
• Performing diagnostic investigations into vehicle electrical system faults, providing reports on faults found.
• Carrying out welding repairs to vehicles.
• Obtaining estimates and ordering car parts in order to resolve the vehicle issues.
• Liaising with customers where appropriate updating them on the status of their vehicle checks.

Have you got what it takes...

• Relevant City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ accreditation
• Previous work experience in a franchise dealership
• Highly skilled in fault diagnosis
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering first class customer service.
• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.

What is in it for you...

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.

Working hours: 08.15 - 17.30 Monday - Friday

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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