Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Just Recruitment Solutions; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for a busy dealership in Taunton. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair and have at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £49,000 OTE along with opportunities for overtime and a bonus system. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills, ensuring high standards in service and customer care. An MOT license is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience are essential.
• MOT license is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team.
• Providing expert technical opinion to customers.
• Maintaining up-to-date product knowledge.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Managing work documentation effectively.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

Job description

Technician Vacancy - Taunton - £49,000 OTE

Our client is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to work within their busy main dealership.

You must hold a level 3 qualification, applicants from both Main Dealer and Independent Workshops are welcomed, an MOT license is preferred but not essential for this position.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience but expect circa £49,000 plus a host of additional incentive.

If you're a skilled Automotive Technician/Mechanic, qualified to NVQ L3 or equivalent

Just Recruitment Solutions are seeking a skilled Automotive Technician for a dealership vacancy.

My client operates in the local area, representing exciting Brands and an opportunity exists for those with NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service & Repair or equivalent and a stable workshop-based career profile, ideally gained within a Franchised Dealership or reputable independent Garage.

This role will be based within a busy Automotive Workshop, carrying out service and repair on a range of vehicles. The successful candidate should be qualified to NVQ L3 or equivalent and will receive industry-leading support and training in order to progress his/her skills within an ever-evolving and highly exciting environment. You should be highly organised, conscientious and a great team-player with a strong work ethic, completing jobs to Dealership standard along with all associated documentation. Plenty of overtime is available and a bonus system is in place, rewarding for productivity and efficiency.

About the position

The successful candidate for our Vehicle Technician position will have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills. You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product. A large part of the Technician position involves:

• Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
• Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

About our requirements

We expect you to demonstrate some skills that will prove very beneficial in the position, including:

• Aptitude for multi-tasking.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Quality awareness.
• Communication skills.
• Full driving licence.

MOT is desirable.

NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair, along with at least 2 years of post‑qualification experience are essential for this role. Though not essential, a valid MOT Smart Card would be beneficial.

Please apply for this vacancy by contacting James Steer at Just Recruitment Solutions Ltd. james

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, it may not be possible to respond to every one individually. If you do not receive a response within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but if you do have relevant industry experience, we will retain your details and will be in touch when further suitable roles emerge.