Automotive Vehicle Technician

Northampton Motorsport Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Northampton seeks an experienced Automotive Technician to join their busy workshop team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for vehicles, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work on both modern and vintage cars. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail motor trade as a technician.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Good fabrication skills with experience in tig welding.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and assess vehicle problems.
• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with customers about their vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 light vehicle engineering qualification

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are looking to employ the right candidate to join our busy workshop team to keep up with our increasing demand.

We require a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced technician with a passion for all things with wheels ranging from modern to vintage.

Our work is very varied with car types ranging from modern to classic and from competition cars to daily drivers.But one thing that links them all is that our customers are enthusiasts who love their cars and appreciate quality workmanship.We specialise in engine upgrades, electronics and engine management, suspension upgrades and geometry set up as well as maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles. The work is fast paced but also very eclectic and interesting,

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to manage their own workload.They must be able to assess and problem solve, as many cars come in for a specific job but have other problems that need to be resolved first.

They must be experienced in car repair and diagnosis, ideally with good knowledge of electronics, suspension systems and have good fabrication skills.

We are offering a competitive salary, overtime pay and a flexible working environment.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the retail motor trade as a technician qualified to level 3 light vehicle engineering or proven experience as a technician working in a similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, with proficiency in vehicle electrics.
• Familiarity with operating power tools, hand tools, and welding equipment.
• Good fabrication skills with experience of tig welding aluminium and steel
• Good understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension set up and adjustment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate with customers who often visit our workshop and like to discuss the work with our technicians.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: competitive and negotiable depending on experience. Overtime at time & 1/2.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 with ½ hour lunch with occasional Saturday mornings

Driving Licence: (required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Automotive

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