Mechanic/Vehicle Technician - Car and Commercial

Hartwell plc; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Staff discounts

22 days annual holiday (plus bank hols

Job summary

Hartwell Abingdon is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our Abingdon dealership. You will perform maintenance, service and repair work on a range of vehicles, ensuring standards meet franchise requirements and company policy.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and an MOT certificate, with at least 2 years of franchise dealership experience. Car and CV experience, plus excellent customer service, are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• MOT Tester qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in a Franchise Dealership or similar.
• Experience with both cars and commercial vehicles (CV).
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles to the highest standard within scheduled times to meet company and franchise standards.
• Repair, test vehicles and diagnose faults as required by Service Manager and supervisory staff.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants 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.

Skills

Customer service

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

MOT Tester

Job description

Hartwell Abingdon

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 Abingdon where we represent Omoda/Jaecoo, GMW Ora and Ford commercial.

The Mechanic/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 Mechanic/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.

Benefits

• workplace pension scheme
• staff discounts
• 22 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK