Fast Fit Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Level 3 qualifications funded

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, M

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Fast Fit/Vehicle Technician role at a fast-growing automotive retail centre in Ipswich. The position involves reviewing work, performing fast-fit and light/full-service tasks, and developing your skills through funded Level 3 qualifications (IMI & Hybrid).

The role offers extensive training, career progression, and benefits including 32 days holiday, staff discounts, life insurance and more.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence - Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Passion for the automotive industry and desire to develop further
• Willing to learn and develop knowledge of Hybrid cars

Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targets
• Work as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK's fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Fast Fit Technician based at their retail centre in Ipswich.

As a Vehicle Technician you would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicles, completing wide range of fast fit mechanical work and light and full-service work.

You do not need to be a qualified technician for this role. Our client is happy to put you through your qualifications!

OTE: Uncapped and realistic £3,600

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 - 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• We will put you through your Level 3 qualifications; both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targets
• Work as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

To be a Vehicle Technician you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence - Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.