Vehicle Mechanic

Bca; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

BCA is hiring for a Site Mechanical Technician at our Tonbridge site. You will assess, recommend and complete mechanical repairs to enhance the value of wholesale remarketing vehicles, supporting efficient operations.

We seek an Experienced Level 3 Mechanical Technician with broad car/LCV knowledge, strong diagnostics ability, and a team ethic focused on timely, cost-effective repairs. Onsite duties include maintaining workspace cleanliness and following SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experienced Level 3 Mechanical Technician.
• Broad understanding of cars and LCVs, ability to observe, diagnose and repair mechanical faults.

Responsibilities

• To complete mechanical repairs in line with approved methods.
• To work productively ensuring repairs are completed within the deadline and work prioritised to achieve maximum efficiency.
• To highlight when repairs are not possible, or an alternative solution is required.
• To have a high attention to detail and to escape where repairs could be completed more cost effectively.
• To maintain a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness within workspaces.
• To ensure standard operating procedures are rigorously followed and documentation completed accurately.
• To undertake other duties as requested by your manager.

Skills

Car & LCV knowledge

Diagnosis & repair

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Technician

Job description

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 8:30-17:30

Type of Employment – Permanent

Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.

Now, this is where you fit in…

We’re looking for down-to-earth people, with bags of energy, ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations and Driving teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

Main purpose of the role

To assess, recommend and complete mechanical repairs to enhance the value of wholesale remarketing vehicles.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• To complete mechanical repairs in line with approved methods.
• To work productively ensuring repairs are completed within the deadline and work prioritised to achieve maximum efficiency.
• To highlight when repairs are not possible, or an alternative solution is required.
• To have a high attention to detail and to escape where repairs could be completed more cost effectively.
• To maintain a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness within workspaces.
• To ensure standard operating procedures are rigorously followed and documentation completed accurately.
• To undertake other duties as requested by your manager.

To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:

• Experienced Level 3 Mechanical Technician.
• A broad understanding of cars and LCVs, the ability to observe, diagnose and repair mechanical faults and vehicle servicing.
• A clear team ethic being able to focus on immediate technical tasks as well as understanding work in all departments must been balanced to achieve the business’ overall goals.

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
• And so much more…

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.