Master Vehicle Technician x 2 - Barnstaple

Vospers; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motor dealership in the Southwest is seeking a Master Vehicle Technician in Barnstaple. The technician will be responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles while ensuring high customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in vehicle maintenance, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid sickness scheme

Training through Motorv8 and Vospers 5

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Technician or similar role.
• Ability to handle a variety of vehicle repairs competently.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, maintenance, and repairs to customer vehicles.
• Interpret repair instructions accurately to achieve first-time fixes.
• Conduct vehicle health checks and road tests as necessary.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Customer service

Technical diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

About Us

Vospers is a family run business and leading Southwest motor dealer group that believes in the importance of our people. That's why we offer a supportive working environment, career prospects, and great benefits, including:

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service + a paid day off for your birthday!
• Full range of motoring discounts on MOTs, servicing, sales, and parts
• Access to an online platform with discounts across multiple retailers
• Paid sickness scheme
• Full range of employee assistance programmes and support services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional development via our Motorv8 and Vospers 5 training schemes
• Manufacturer-specific training
• Generous staff and customer referral scheme

Job Title

Master Vehicle Technician

The Role

The main purpose of a Vospers Master Technician is to carry out service, repair and maintenance to customers vehicles, to the highest possible standard commensurate with a high level of customer satisfaction. To work closely with the technicians in the Department providing them with any help and advice that they may need.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

• To carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to customers vehicles.
• To perform duties in a safe and economical manner in line with HSE and Vospers Health and Safety practices.
• Take an active part in creating a positive team environment.
• To ensure all Vospers equipment and machinery is regularly checked and kept up to a satisfactory standard.
• To maintain and develop skill levels in all aspects of repair, service and maintenance.
• Interpret repair instructions accurately to achieve first time repair in line with customer requirements.
• Plan and carry out servicing work in a systematic and efficient manner to achieve completion with a satisfactory period of time.
• Ensure vehicles are carefully handled and that all reasonable care is taken of the vehicle whilst it is on the premises for service.
• If necessary, talk to customers directly about vehicle problems, therefore aiding the diagnostic process; first time fix and improving customer satisfaction.
• Undertake a vehicle health check on all retail and warranty jobs, maximise sales opportunities when extra work is required.
• Road test vehicles and diagnose problems as and when necessary.

Location

Barnstaple, North Devon

Salary

To be discussed at interview - dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours

Full time

Care - Accountability Performance - Respect - Integrity

We are proud that so many of our people stay with us and develop their careers at Vospers over the long term. Over 100 of our staff have completed between 10 and 40-years service with the company. At Vospers, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Vospers workforce.

No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of this job vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Vospers HR team at [e-mail] or 01752 636342