Technician

Hartwell PLC; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail motor group in the UK is seeking a Service Technician to join their dealership in Abingdon. The role involves undertaking maintenance and repair activities on motor vehicles, ensuring high standards of service, and requires qualifications such as NVQ level 3 and an MOT Tester certification. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, strong customer service skills, and a passion for quality work.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Staff discounts

22 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
• MOT Tester certification
• At least 2 years experience in a Franchise Dealership

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on all types of motor vehicles
• Repair and test vehicles, diagnose faults as required
• Advise on vehicle faults and future servicing needs

Skills

Customer service

Quality control

Vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a successful Service Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking to take the next steps in your career? Hartwell are a leading retail motor group in the UK and have been trading successfully for more than 100 years. Operating across 11 locations, the company currently represents brands including Omoda/Jaecoo, GMW Ora and Ford CV. We are seeking a Service Technician to join our dealership in Abingdon. The Service Technician will report to the Service Manager and will be responsible for meeting both franchise and company standards in a service environment.

Responsibilities

• To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types to the highest standard within scheduled times to meet company and franchise standards.
• Repair, test vehicles and diagnose their faults as and when required by Service Manager and supervisory staff.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards to health and safety.
• Carry out work completely and effectively within manufacturers’ servicing and repair times.
• Advise and report on vehicle faults and servicing requirements while working on vehicles, including future servicing/repair requirements.

The Ideal Service Technician

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• MOT Tester.
• Have at least 2 years experience after qualifying period, of working in a Franchise Dealership (or similar).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of their work.
• Previous Ford and or EV training will be highly beneficial.

Additional Information

If you are an organised, driven and experienced Service Technician looking for your next challenge and you are looking to join a growing company that can offer excellent rewards including a workplace pension scheme, staff discounts and 22 days annual holiday and you are currently entitled to work in the UK, then we want to hear from you.