Motor Vehicle Technician

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Houghton-le-Spring is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on various vehicles, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £49,000 depending on experience, along with numerous benefits such as 30 days of holiday and healthcare schemes. This role provides the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with tailored working hours.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Highstreet discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme

Life Cover

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Tool insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a franchise dealer environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work to high quality standards.
• Capability to mentor and train apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and repairs for vehicles.
• Test vehicles and provide diagnostic reports.
• Conduct routine services and health checks.
• Report faults and maintain safety standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles and workshop.

Skills

Technical knowledge in vehicle repair and maintenance

Confidence in using workshop systems

Team collaboration skills

Ability to meet productivity targets

Education

Qualified by experience or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Job Title : Motor Vehicle Technician

Location : Houghton Le Spring

Salary : Up to £49,000 DOE + bonus

Full Time and Permanent

Working hours are tailored to suit you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Technician to join an exciting new dealership based in Houghton Le Spring. Founded in the 1970's, Our Client are one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with sites across Northern England and Southern Scotland.

Role Responsibilities

• Complete work orders including details of repairs completed, parts required and labour to be charged.
• Test vehicles using measuring devices to provide accurate diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller.
• Interpret and use technical data and instruction provided by the manufacturer.
• Conduct routine service work on vehicles brought into the workshop.
• Remove and install vehicle components in accordance with the manufacturer’s methodology.
• Carry out vehicle health checks and identify areas of concern.
• Carry out preparations for new and Approved Used vehicles.
• Perform technical repair work in accordance with established and documented procedures.
• Ensure any faults have been reported and noted on job cards and inform the Service Manager / Workshop Controller of any additional faults not covered in the scope of therepair and delay to completion.
• Record details of work including all hours worked and material usage.
• Ensure vehicle safety standards have been complied with when returned to customers.
• Ensure vehicles are protected and kept clean during service and repair.
• Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at the end of the shift, ready for the day shift.

Role Requirements

• Technical knowledge to allow you to confidently and safely carry out repairs and maintenance of customer vehicles.
• Demonstrate capability and confidence in using systems and equipment within the workshop
• Experience within a franchise dealer working to the highest quality standards
• Experience of working to productivity targets
• Working as part of a team to achieve the best results for the customer
• Qualified by experience in post or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Mentor & Coach apprentices and support less experienced team members

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Highstreet discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.
• Tool insurance.