Automotive Technician - Hatfield

Porsche Retail Group Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonuses

Progression through Porsche training

33 days holiday

Fixed hours Mon-Fri 8-5; 1 in 4 Sat

Company car leasing rates

Employee discounts on Porsche products

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Staff welfare initiatives

Workwear provided

Job summary

Porsche Centre Hatfield is recruiting a Vehicle Technician to maintain, repair and service customers’ vehicles to the highest standard. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and communicate repair options to customers, while keeping precise records and ensuring first-time fix quality.

You will join a team that values safety, accuracy and Porsche service excellence, with ongoing training and competitive pay including monthly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B), ideally 2+ years.
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent.
• Experience in a franchised automotive dealership.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across a wide vehicle range.
• Fast, diligent and efficient work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Carry out repairs and service work across the Porsche vehicle range.
• Perform road tests to verify repairs and vehicle functionality.
• Document services performed, parts used, and issues found during inspections.
• Communicate with the Service Team or customers about vehicle issues and repair options.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and Porsche service standards.
• Keep up with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

Skills

Franchise dealership experience

Strong mechanical skills

Diagnostic and repair across range

Efficient work ethic

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence

Job description

As a Porsche vehicle Technician, you will maintain, repair, and service our customer’s vehicles to the highest standard. Communicating effectively with the Service Team, you will seek to diagnose potential problems, fix mechanical and/or electrical issues or carry out routine service work. All the while ensuring the highest level of accurate record keeping and ensuring vehicles are fixed first time, and exceeding customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment
• Carrying out repairs and service work across the whole Porsche vehicle range
• Performing road tests to ensure repairs were successful and vehicles are functioning properly.
• Documenting services performed, parts used, and any issues found during inspections.
• Communicating with the Service Team or customers about vehicle issues and repair options.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations and Porsche’s exemplary customer service level expectations
• Keeping up with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A full vehicle (Category B) driver’s license, ideally for a for a minimum of two years
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working within a franchised automotive dealership
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills to be able to diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of vehicles
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• Experience of working within a prestige franchised automotive dealership

Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.

PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive Salary along with monthly Bonuses for exceptional performance
• Salary increases as you progress through your Porsche training and accreditation
• Guaranteed monthly bonus payment for the first 3 months of your employment
• 33 days holiday, with extra for long service
• Fixed hours each week - no shift patterns. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Dedicated mental health champions
• Employee representative body - your voice at work
• Five full sets of work wear along with Porsche jumpers, gilets, jacket and safety boots

Centre:

Porsche Centre Hatfield, perfectly situated by the busy Hatfield Business Park and just a quick drive from The Galleria shopping centre and Oldings Corner Retail Park. Enjoy free on-site parking, while taking advantage of our newly refurbished communal space, complete with a pool table, darts board, and TV.

Company:

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.

Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.