Technician

Hartwell PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail motor group in the UK is seeking a qualified Service Technician for their dealership in Reading. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles to high standards, with a focus on customer service and safety. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3, MOT testing qualifications, and experience in a franchise dealership, preferably with Ford. Excellent rewards, including a pension scheme and staff discounts, are offered.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Staff discounts

22 days of annual holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• MOT Tester.
• At least 2 years of experience after qualifying, preferably in a Franchise Dealership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on motor vehicles.
• Repair, test vehicles, and diagnose faults.
• Advise and report on vehicle faults and servicing requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Responsibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Hartwell Reading

Are you a successful Service Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking to take the next steps in your career? Hartwell is a leading retail motor group in the UK with over 100 years of successful trading. Operating across 11 locations, we represent brands including Ford. We are seeking a Service Technician to join our dealership in Reading.

The Service Technician will report to the Service Manager and will be responsible for meeting franchise and company standards in a service environment.

Key Responsibilities of Service Technician:

1. Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types to the highest standards within scheduled times to meet company and franchise standards.
2. Repair, test vehicles, and diagnose faults as required by the Service Manager and supervisory staff.
3. Replace components, parts, lubricants, and consumables, and record usage.
4. Keep work areas clean, tidy, organized, and safe from hazards to health and safety.
5. Carry out work efficiently within manufacturers’ servicing and repair times.
6. Advise and report on vehicle faults and servicing requirements, including future servicing and repair needs.

The Ideal Service Technician:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• MOT Tester.
• At least 2 years of experience after qualifying, preferably in a Franchise Dealership (or similar), ideally with Ford.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of work.
• Previous Ford training is highly beneficial.

If you are an organized, driven, and experienced Service Technician seeking your next challenge, and you are entitled to work in the UK, we offer excellent rewards including a workplace pension scheme, staff discounts, 22 days of annual holiday, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.