Mechanic/Vehicle Technician

Hartwell plc; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Staff discounts

22 days annual holiday

Job summary

Hartwell plc, a leading UK retail motor group, seeks a skilled Service Technician for our Dunstable dealership. You will undertake maintenance, service and repair of motor vehicles to high standards within scheduled times.

The ideal candidate has NVQ level 3, MOT Tester, at least 2 years in a franchise dealership, and excellent customer service. Ford and/or EV training is advantageous. We offer a workplace pension, staff discounts and 22 days annual holiday.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent is required.
• MOT Tester qualification is required.
• At least 2 years' experience after qualifying period in a Franchise Dealership (or similar).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ford and/or EV training will be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, service and repair of motor vehicles to high standards within scheduled times.
• Repair, test vehicles and diagnose faults as required by Service Manager and supervisors.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe from hazards to health and safety.
• Carry out work completely within manufacturers’ servicing times.
• Advise and report on vehicle faults and servicing needs.

Skills

MOT Tester

Customer service

Franchise dealership experience

Ford/EV training

NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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 brands including Ford and BYD. We are seeking a Service Technician to join our dealership in Dunstable.

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).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of their work.
• Previous Ford and or EV training will be highly beneficial.

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 and you are currently entitled to work in the UK, then we want to hear from you.

• Workplace pension scheme
• Staff discounts
• 22 days annual holiday