Motor Vehicle Technician - BYD Vauxhall

Stoneacre Motor Group.; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive salary

Top level bonuses

Dedicated manufacturer training

Fast track to EV Level 4

30–34 days holiday (pro rata)

Career progression opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Employee discounts

Wellness programme

Free parking

Job summary

Stoneacre Motor Group is recruiting a MOT Motor Vehicle Technician to perform MOT testing, servicing and repairs across a diverse range of vehicles. The role offers opportunities to train within Manufacturer Franchise and progress towards Senior and Master Technician status as part of a career-for-life path.

The role operates in a state-of-the-art workshop with in-house and manufacturer training, aiming to elevate your career in EV technology and contribute to Stoneacre’s leadership in the

Qualifications

• MOT Tester Licence required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Electric/Hybrid qualification advantageous but not essential (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Meet franchise and company standards in a service environment.
• Undertake maintenance, service and repair on motor vehicles of all types.
• Work to scheduled times to meet standards.
• Repair, test and diagnose faults, documenting write-ups for customers and manufacturers.
• Keep workspace clean and compliant with health and safety standards.

Skills

MOT Tester Licence

NVQ Level 2 (Vehicle Maintenance &

Communication skills

Electric/Hybrid qualification (adv)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

About the role…

We are excited to be recruiting for a MOT Motor Vehicle Technician. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups.

As a a MOT Motor Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the MOT testing, service, repair and maintenance work for our customers' vehicles, readying them for the road ahead.

Representing a variety of manufacturers and carrying out work on a diverse range of vehicles and models, you will take great pride in your work, taking complete ownership of your customers and completing your jobs to the highest standard.

We are looking for candidates who would be willing to train within the Manufacturer Franchise and have the desire and ambition to progress onto Senior and Master Technician status. Not only do we offer motoring for life, at Stoneacre, we offer a career for life.

We genuinely believe that Stoneacre Motor Group is leading the way in EV training, and we are excited to share our knowledge and expertise with you.

You will be working in an industry-leading workshop boasting state of the art facilities. Through both in house and manufacturer training, you will be given full support and development enabling you to reach your full potential, and elevate your career in EV Technology, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

Salary up to £45,000 OTE a year

Do we have your interest…?

Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that it is our people who make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

• A flexible approach to working patterns - Choose your own hours! We are happy to discuss all flexible working options to help you achieve the work life balance that suits you
• Industry leading competitive salary
• Industry leading top level bonuses
• Dedicated manufacturer training
• Fast track to EV Level 4
• Minimum 30 days holiday increasing to 34 days (pro rata basis)
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as a MOT Motor Vehicle Technician…

• Reporting to the Service Manager, being responsible for meeting both franchise, and company standards in a service environment.
• Undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types.
• Working to the highest level within scheduled times to meet company, franchise and manufacturers' standards.
• Repairing vehicles, testing vehicles and diagnosing faults.
• Replacing components, parts, lubricants and consumables whilst maintaining records and providing quality write-ups for the customer and manufacturer.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy, organised and free from hazards according to current Health & Safety standards and regulations.
• Advising and reporting on vehicle faults, servicing requirements including future servicing/repair requirements through the Vehicle Health Check and Video process

About you…

• We consider candidates from all backgrounds who have experience working in the Automotive sector within a technical role
• As a minimum, you will be qualified to Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent, in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and hold an MOT Testers Licence

• You will have fantastic communication skills and thrive working in a challenging yet rewarding environment
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure - It will be your technical ability that will help you overcome any challenge that is thrown your way.
• An Electric and Hybrid vehicle qualification or certification would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• We want you to love what you do - The rest will come naturally.

“Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.”