Mechanic

Vertu Motors plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive team as a Service and Maintenance Technician in Carlisle. Enjoy a competitive salary, no weekend working, and a range of benefits including training opportunities and bonuses. Ideal for skilled individuals passionate about vehicle maintenance.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to full manufacturer training

Access to Evolution Management Development program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician required.
• MOT license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to the highest standards.
• Achieve first-time fixes and deliver exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3

Vehicle Technician

MOT license

Driving licence

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Vertu SEAT Carlisle

Join our team at Vertu Seat Carlisle and become a valued Service and Maintenance Technician.

We are offering a basic salary between £35,000 and £41,000 (additional £1,000 for MOT Tester), depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 42-hour working week, with an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

There is no weekend working with this role, and we are offering a sign-on and retention bonus: £1,000 in month one and £1,000 in month 13!

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

At Bristol Street Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to recharge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work-life balance that suits you
• Access to full manufacturer training, including dedicated EV Electrical training, to develop your skills and enhance your earnings potential
• Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those aspiring to management roles
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support your family commitments
• Share incentive scheme for tax-efficient investment and sharing in the company's success
• Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools
• Pension scheme to secure your future
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at various retailers
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme with exclusive vehicle discounts

If your application is successful, employment checks, including criminal record and driving licence verification, will be conducted prior to your start date.

Join our team and elevate your career with Bristol Street Motors. With over 190 locations across England and Scotland, we offer excellent internal progression opportunities – apply today!

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