Motorcycle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; North East; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Rewards platform discounts

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland is seeking a Motorcycle Technician to join our workshop. You will maintain new and used motorcycles to high standards, perform inspections, repairs, and services, and ensure compliance with VOSA requirements.

The role requires a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 and a full motorcycle license; franchise experience is a plus. We offer a 41-hour week, potential bonus up to £5,000, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2) and full motorcycle license.
• Experience maintaining new and used motorcycles to high standards.
• Able to meet targets and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and service motorcycles in the workshop.
• Perform visual health checks and complete paperwork accurately.
• Diagnose faults, road test vehicles, and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Motorcycle maintenance

Diagnostics

Road testing

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2

Job description

Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland

Salary: Up to £48,050 plus excellent company benefits!

Are you a passionate Motorcycle Technician looking to take the next step in your career?

At Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland, we're expanding our team and are looking for a Motorcycle Technician to come and join us.

We are offering a competitive basic salary up to £43,050 depending on skills and experience PLUS the opportunity to earn up to £5,000 bonus. This will be based on a 41 hour working week. You will be working Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays.

As a Motorcycle Technician you'll spend most of your time in our workshop maintaining our New and Used Motorcycles to the high standards set out in our Health and Safety policy. It involves carrying out inspections, repairs and services, checking motorcycles against VOSA legislation, and handling and storing parts.

You'll also need to make sure all necessary Visual Health Checks are completed, that paperwork is accurate and up to date. You will be responsible for ensuring all jobs are completed within agreed timeframes and that a high level of productivity is maintained. Analysis, diagnostics and road testing vehicles are also a critical part of this role. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience.

As a rapidly expanding business we are constantly looking for experienced and talented motorcycle technicians to help us achieve outstanding Customer Satisfaction. Ideally you will have Franchise experience, however this is not essential as manufacturer training will be on-going for the successful candidate. An MOT License would be welcome but this is not essential to be considered for the role.

You will possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2) as a minimum requirement for this role. We are also require you to have a full Motorcycle License.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is looking to progress their career within a franchised environment and has the desire and ability to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction results and to work to and achieve targets and objectives. If you are currently a car or commercial technician but have experience of motorcycles this may be the ideal role for you!

Benefits

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service – plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.