Mechanic/Technician - Car and Commercial Vehicles

Hartwell plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Staff discounts

22 days annual holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Hartwell Reading is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our BYD and Ford dealership. You will perform high-quality maintenance, service and repair work within manufacturer times and company standards.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3, MOT Tester, at least 2 years in a Franchise Dealership, with car and CV experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required.
• MOT Tester designation preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in a Franchise Dealership or similar.
• Experience with both car and CV is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of work.

Responsibilities

• To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles to the highest standard.
• Repair, test vehicles and diagnose faults as required by Service Manager.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, organised and safe from hazards.
• Carry out work within manufacturers' servicing and repair times.
• Advise on vehicle faults and servicing requirements for future servicing/repair needs.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

MOT Tester

Franchise experience

Car & CV experience

Customer service

Accountability

Education

NVQ Level 3

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).

TheService 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.