Vehicle Technician

Motability Operations Limited; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle leasing company in Coalville is seeking a Vehicle Technician to perform diagnostics and repairs on adapted vehicles. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in automotive systems, especially electrical components, and is proficient with diagnostic tools. This role offers a competitive benefits package and supports hybrid working to ensure a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive reward package including annual bonus

15% non-contributory pension

28 days annual leave

Free fresh fruit and snacks

Funded Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Free access to healthcare apps

Voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle technician.
• Strong understanding of electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and remove adaptations fitted to vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
• Support preparation of vehicles for sale.

Skills

Automotive mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical components knowledge

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of vehicle safety systems

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About The Role

Working in Vehicle Solutions, part of Motability Operations Limited, the UK’s largest vehicle leasing company. Reporting to the Mechanical leads, the principal objective of this role is to perform diagnostics and remove adaptions fitted to specially adapted vehicles. Working on vehicles from a range of different manufacturers we have a specialized focus on electrical systems and components. The role requires a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure vehicles are in an optimal operating condition and meet safety and performance standards, ready to be sold to dealers or via auction. Supporting Vehicle Solutions in its objective to prepare for sale approximately 50K vehicles per year, at the Coalville centre.

About You

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

Minimum criteria

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive or similar fields
• Additional certification or training in automotive electrical systems is highly desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of vehicle safety systems (ADAS, EV safety)
• Legally able to drive manual vehicles in the UK
• Experience using Diagnostic equipment

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

• We find solutions
• We drive change
• We care

We operate hybrid working across the organisation where we split our time between working on‑site at our offices, and at home, remotely within the UK. We believe hybrid working achieves a good work/life balance for our colleagues, allowing us to connect with each other, collaborate on important work, and perform together to deliver for our customers. It allows us to have the flexibility to work remotely up to 2‑days per week whilst also using the great office spaces we have available.

Benefits

• 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

Inclusivity

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.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and as such, all our offices provide first‑rate disability access. With our hybrid working environment, we do our best to accommodate part‑time and flexible working requests where possible, building on our culture of trust, empowerment, and flexibility.