Senior Technician

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Technician to provide exceptional customer service while diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Candidates should have relevant automotive qualifications, experience, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, a sign-on and retention bonus, and numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with service

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform with discounts

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 required.
• Current experience in a similar role is essential.
• MOT license is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnosis and undertake servicing and repair work on customer vehicles.
• Liaise with service advisors, customers and senior management.
• Ensure excellent customer service and a professional approach.

Skills

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

Relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

MOT license preferred but not essential

Own set of tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Join our team at Vertu Renault Van Centre Plymouth and become a valued Senior Technician

We are offering a basic salary between £33,400 - £42,740 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 42 hour working week and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

We are also offering:

• A £1000 sign on bonus (paid in month 1) and a £1000 retention bonus (paid in month 13)

Your role as a Senior Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. As a Senior Technician you will be the expert in carrying out diagnosis and undertaking servicing and repair work on customer vehicles. You will effectively use your technical knowledge and skills to ensure you and your colleagues are working efficiently. You will be expected to liaise with service advisors, customers and senior management ensuring excellent customer service and a professional approach at all times.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to re charge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
• Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward. Including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
• Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
• An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
• Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company's continued success.
• Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
• Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
• Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
• Preferential service rates - As a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.