Vehicle Diagnostic Technician

Motability Operations Limited; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK mobility service provider is seeking a skilled vehicle diagnostic technician to work 45 hours a week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical faults. This role offers various benefits, including a competitive reward package, pension contributions, and optional health insurance. Candidate must have at least an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with a keen interest in electric and hybrid vehicles. Opportunities for mentorship and collaboration are encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus

15% non-contributory pension

28 days annual leave

Free fresh fruit and snacks

Volunteering days

Funded Private Medical Insurance

Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary

Funded health screening for over 50s

Voluntary benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Access to healthcare apps

Generous family leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a diagnostic technician.
• Experience of the latest diagnostic tooling and equipment.
• Understanding of different makes and models, preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults.
• Support and mentor fellow technicians.
• Work with the latest diagnostic tools for mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Using diagnostic tools

Knowledge of automotive mechanical systems

Understanding of electric and hybrid vehicles

Collaboration and mentoring

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

You will possess a proven background, with extensive experience as a vehicle diagnostic technician, having substantial knowledge of automotive mechanical systems and electrical components. You will be proficient in using the latest diagnostic tools and equipment for both mechanical and electrical faults. You should be able to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults and system malfunctions and have a strong understanding of both electric and hybrid vehicles.

This role will be working 45-hours per week between the hours of 07:00-17:00.

About You

Minimum criteria

• Proven track record as a diagnostic technician
• Experience of the latest diagnostic tooling and equipment
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience of different makes and models is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge, awareness and understanding of electric vehicles
• Willingness to mentor, coach and collaborate with likeminded colleagues

About The Company

Motability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to ensure we provide the best possible worry‑free mobility solutions to over 700,000 customers and their families across the UK. Customers exchange their higher rate mobility allowance to lease a range of affordable vehicles (cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs) with insurance, maintenance and breakdown assistance included. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK (purchasing around 10% of all the new cars sold in the UK) and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and all the major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, achieving an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They represent ambition, and we look for our people to live and breathe them every day:

• We find solutions
• We drive change
• We care

As a Motability Operations team member, the benefits you can expect are:

• Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus
• 15% non‑contributory pension (9% non‑contributory pension during probation period)
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days
• Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office
• 1 day for volunteering
• Funded Private Medical Insurance cover
• Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help
• Funded health screening for over 50s
• Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans
• Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go
• Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees
• Generous family leave policies

At Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We want to sustain a culture that nurtures, where employees are free to flourish and where they’re rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.