Commercial Vehicle Technician - Gillingham Ford

Essex Ford; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive employer in Gillingham is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role involves technical service, ensuring high standards of vehicle maintenance and customer satisfaction. Required skills include a relevant qualification and a UK driving licence. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive earnings of up to £42,000, plus additional benefits such as holiday entitlement and discounts.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounts on MOT’s, services and parts

Life assurance benefit

Discounted gym membership

Retailer discount portal

Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme

Full training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification required.
• Experience with LCV is advantageous.
• MOT Tester qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturer training and quality standards.
• Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience in inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles

MOT Tester qualification

Previous experience working with LCV

Fantastic verbal and written English skills

Experience in a franchised dealership

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Ford Transit Centre in Gillingham.

As a commercial vehicle technician, you’ll have key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
• Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
• Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
• Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes

What you’ll earn

This position is offered on a full-time 45-hour contract, Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturday’s paid as overtime, paying £33,906 reporting to the Aftersales Manager . Our average Vehicle Technician earnings were £42,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:

• A full UK driving licence
• Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
• MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
• Previous experience working with LCV would be very advantageous
• Fantastic verbal and written English skills
• Previous experience working in a franchised dealership (preferred but not essential)

Why Allen Motor Group?

Benefits

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
• Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
• Discounted gym membership
• Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
• Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
• Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group

At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Commercial Vehicle Technician - Gillingham Ford

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom

ME7 1AF

£33,900 - £42,000 OTE

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 02/10/2025

Job reference: DL1391482GilCVTGF