Motor Vehicle Technician

The Car Range Doncaster Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Car Range Doncaster Ltd is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to diagnose, service and repair cars and light commercial vehicles to high standards. You will guide and develop the Assistant Mechanic, and ensure safety and quality in every job.

Responsibilities include servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across engines, exhaust, emissions systems, brakes and suspension. Training, ordering parts, and maintaining workshop standards are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel emissions systems (DPF, EGR, AdBlue).
• Experience working on light commercial vehicles ( vans ).
• Hybrid/electric vehicle training or IMI TechSafe is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim and full servicing on cars and light commercial vehicles following manufacturer schedules.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment and fault codes, and carry out repairs.
• Repair and replace engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension, steering, cooling and exhaust components.
• Diagnose and service exhaust and emissions components including DPFs.
• Fit and balance tyres, check pressures and road test vehicles after repair.
• Explain issues to Directors and obtain approval for additional work as needed.
• Complete job cards, service records and time sheets accurately.
• Assist with ordering, checking and fitting parts; report delays if any.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, instruction and training to the Assistant Mechanic.

Skills

Diesel emissions systems experience

Air-conditioning servicing

Hybrid/electric vehicle training

Mentoring/training others

Diagnostics using equipment

Education

Air-conditioning servicing qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

To diagnose, service and repair cars and light commercial vehicles to a high standard, safely and on time, so that customers receive reliable vehicles and a first-class service. The Mechanic is a key member of the workshop team and helps to guide and develop the Assistant Mechanic.

• Carry out interim, full and other scheduled servicing on cars and light commercial vehicles (vans), following manufacturer schedules and specifications.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment, fault codes and test procedures, and carry out the necessary repairs.
• Repair and replace engine, gearbox, clutch, brake, suspension, steering, cooling and exhaust components.
• Diagnose, remove, refit and replace exhaust and emissions components, including diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
• Fit and balance tyres and wheels, and check tyre condition and pressures.
• Road test vehicles before and after repair to confirm faults are cured and vehicles are safe.
• Inspect vehicles and advise the Directors of any additional work or safety concerns found, so that customers can be informed and approve work before it is carried out.
• Complete job cards, service records and time sheets accurately, recording work carried out, parts used and time taken.
• Help with ordering, checking and fitting the correct parts, and report any parts problems or delays.
• Give day-to-day guidance, instruction and training to the Assistant Mechanic, and check their work where needed.
• Keep the workshop, tools and equipment clean, tidy and in good working order.
• Experience of diesel emissions systems (DPF, EGR, AdBlue) and of working on light commercial vehicles.
• Air-conditioning servicing qualification.
• Hybrid and electric vehicle training (for example IMI TechSafe).
• Experience of guiding or training less experienced colleagues.