Automotive Technician - West London

Porsche Retail Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 Welcome to PRG bonus

OTE £60,000 overall compensation

33 days holiday (plus longevity)

VW Group vehicle lease option

Private Medical Insurance (family add‑

Mental health champions

Employee representative body

Discounts across brands and services

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Regular Porsche visits in the UK

Workwear and safety gear

Job summary

Porsche Retail Group Ltd is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician for Porsche Centre West London. The role is ideal for candidates with recent dealership franchise experience who are passionate about maintaining high standards of service for iconic Porsche vehicles.

You will join a dedicated team, work Monday to Friday 8.00am–5.00pm with Saturdays on rota, and benefit from a comprehensive staff package including a welcome bonus and progression opportunities within the Porsche group.

Responsibilities

• Fully qualified Vehicle Technician with dealership/franchise experience preferred.
• Be responsible for maintenance, diagnostics and repair work to high standards.
• Contribute to the Porsche Centre West London service team and customer satisfaction.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to work for one of the world’s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre West London.

If you’re a fully qualified Vehicle Technician, ideally with recent dealership franchise experience, we’d love to hear from you.

So, what makes life at PRG unique?

• An induction like no other. As part of your welcome, you will enjoy a day at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, where you drive a selection of Porsches on the track.
• Porsche for a weekend. Once a year, for a special occasion, you will get a choice of a Porsche, at no additional cost to you.
• Every staff member is treated as a brand advocate. You will be able to support events, such as the Porsche GB Carrera Cup.
• Salary increases in line with progression. As you progress your career your salary will increase at every level, and as a Porsche ‘Gold’ Master Technician, you will be eligible for a VW Group company vehicle.

That sounds exciting, but what else?

• A £2,000 ‘Welcome to PRG’ bonus will be paid upon passing your probationary period.
• OTE of £60,000, a minimum starting salary of £32,000 dependant on experience
• 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. Overtime is paid and often available.
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
• Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add your loved ones
• Dedicated mental health champions
• Employee representative body - your voice at work
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Regular visits to the home of Porsche in the UK, Reading
• Five full sets of work wear along with Porsche jumpers, gilets, jacket and safety boots

And what’s it actually like to work at Porsche Centre West London?

• A prime location on the A4 in Chiswick, close to public transport links. A five-minute walk from Chiswick High Road
• Dedicated satellite aftersales service building nearby in Kew, and successful candidates will be allocated to one of the locations, but may need to work in either
• Free car parking a short walk from both sites. Free onsite for bikes, bicycles and scooters
• There are 32 ramps across both locations

And what about you?

• We value attitude over experience and offer a comprehensive training and support programme, as you progress from Bronze Technician to Master Gold Technician
• You will need a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification, and a full driving licence
• You will have the opportunity to grow through our leadership development programmes

And finally – who are we?

• Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, we are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate five Porsche Centres, two satellite Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London.
• Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo.
• You’ll find our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business.
• Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other.