Vehicle Conversion Technician / Vehicle Assembly Operative

Questech Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle conversion company is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician. Join their team and utilize your expertise in vehicle maintenance and custom builds. The position offers competitive pay, a performance bonus, and various perks including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a vehicle workshop environment or dealership is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and be fully qualified.
• Desirable to have forklift truck training.

Responsibilities

• Perform tyre fitting and wheel balancing.
• Carry out electrical work and diagnostics.
• Install components for vehicle conversions.

Skills

Use of air and power tools

Diagnostics and fault finding

Customer liaison

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software (e.g., ODIS / VCDS)

Job description

Our client is a high-end vehicle conversion company, their work ranges from full conversions and custom builds. They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join their team on a permanent basis (following the usual probationary period). This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a long established, market leading company.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Previous experience of working in a vehicle workshop environment, dealership or franchise environment (VW/Audi background is preferred).
• Proficient in the use of air and power tools.
• You are fully qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Vehicle related subject.
• A full UK Driving licence is essential.

Desirable:

• Ability to use diagnostic software such as ODIS / VCDS would be beneficial.
• Fork lift truck training would be an advantage, but not essential.

This role would suit someone who has recent experience as a Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Assembly Operative / Vehicle Assembler / Coach Builder / Vehicle Conversion Technician / Motorhome Fitter / Caravan Assembler / Mechanical Fitter / Automobile Mechanic / Auto Electrician.

Responsibilities:

• Tyre fitting and wheels balancing.
• Audio media upgrades.
• Carrying out electrical work as and when required.
• Removal and re-fitting of brake calipers.
• 4 Wheel alignment.
• Installation of diesel heaters.
• Suspension upgrades including installing lowering springs, coil over and air suspension.
• Fitting of water tanks, leisure batteries and seating brackets for campervan conversions.
• Carrying out diagnostics and fault finding.
• Liaising with customers if required.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am 5pm, & Friday 8am 4pm (paid until 5pm)

Salary: Depending on experience (likely between GBP30k - GBP33k) + Performance bonus

Other benefits:

• Workplace pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday
• Free on site parking