Commercial Vehicle Technician (UK Midlands)

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Hounslow is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to support and repair their vehicles. The role requires a strong background in automotive or mechanical engineering and at least 3 years experience in the automotive industry. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a UK driver's license, and be able to work flexible hours. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits including paid holidays and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Overtime pay

Workplace pension

25 days paid holidays + public holidays

Company van provided

Career progression

Teambuilding events

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the automotive industry.
• Good understanding of UK vehicle legislation for M3 category vehicles.
• Understanding of FMEA and hazard analysis procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support and repair BYD vehicles roadside or at customer premises.
• Diagnose electrical defects and perform mechanical repairs as required.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle repairs.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Automotive engineering

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Electrical, mechanical or automotive qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role

BYD is currently seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technicianwho reports directly to the Workshop Manager. This exciting opportunity has become available due to the successful growth of the company. The Engineer will support and repair the BYD vehicles roadside, or at the customer premises.

Engineers required for the below regions:

• Midlands Area (Birmingham/Coventry)

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Professional focused approach to customers with the aim to please at all times
• UK drivers’ licence required
• Able to support BYD vehicles at the customer premises
• Background knowledge of commercial/public service vehicles
• Able to work flexible hours of travel
• Outlook to repair BYD vehicles to the highest possible standards
• Diagnosing electrical defects and component working high voltage
• The ability to carry out and diagnosis, mechanical repairs when required
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• Any other reasonable duties

Ideal candidate profile:

• Must have an electrical, mechanical or automotive engineering or related qualification
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills requiring minimum supervision
• At least 3 years’ experience of automotive industry
• Good understanding of UK vehicle legislation for M3 category vehicles
• Understanding of FMEA and hazard analysis procedures
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including MS Office
• Has right-to-work in the UK

Benefits:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration, overtime pay
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• Company van provided
• Department & company wide teambuilding events
• Career progression
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏