Mechanic/Motor Vehicle Technician

Hartwell plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Hartwell Reading is seeking a Service Technician to join our dealership in Reading, representing BYD and Ford. You will work under the Service Manager to meet franchise and company standards in a busy service environment.

The ideal candidate has NVQ level 3, MOT tester status, and at least two years in a franchise dealership, with strong customer service skills and the ability to take responsibility for quality and output.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent required.
• MOT tester qualification preferred.
• At least 2 years in a Franchise Dealership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service and repair to high standards within scheduled times.
• Repair, test and diagnose vehicle faults as directed by Service Manager.
• Replace components and record usage accurately.
• Keep work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Complete tasks within manufacturers’ servicing times.
• Report on faults and future servicing needs while on vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Franchise experience

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

MOT Tester

Job description

Hartwell Reading

Are you a successful Service Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking to take the next steps in your career? Hartwell are a leading retail motor group in the UK and have been trading successfully for more than 100 years. Operating across 11 locations, the company currently represents various brands including BYD. We are seeking a Service Technician to join our dealership in Reading where we represent BYD and Ford (car and CV).

The Service Technician will report to the Service Manager and will be responsible for meeting both franchise and company standards in a service environment.

Key Responsibilities of Service Technician:

• To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types to the highest standard within scheduled times to meet company and franchise standards.
• Repair, test vehicles and diagnose their faults as and when required by Service Manager and supervisory staff.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards to health and safety.
• Carry out work completely and effectively within manufacturers’ servicing and repair times.
• Advise and report on vehicle faults and servicing requirements while working on vehicles, including future servicing/repair requirements.
  

The Ideal Service Technician:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• MOT Tester.
• Have at least 2 years experience after qualifying period, of working in a Franchise Dealership (or similar).
• Have both car and CV experience;
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of their work.

If you are an organised, driven and experienced Service Technician looking for your next challenge and you are looking to join a growing company that can offer excellent rewards including a workplace pension scheme, staff discounts and 22 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) and you are currently entitled to work in the UK, then we want to hear from you.