Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Drayton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to carry out maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess IMI/NVQ Level 3 qualifications and have practical workshop experience. A commitment to quality workmanship and team goals is essential. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including an uncapped bonus structure and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £39,296 per annum

Uncapped performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health care provisions

Staff purchase discounts

Life assurance

Online shopping discounts portal

Career prospects in a state-of-the-art environment

Qualifications

• Several years of practical experience post-qualification within a workshop environment as a Vehicle Technician.
• Active MOT License in Class 4/7 vehicles (non-essential).
• UK driving licence with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on vehicles as instructed.
• Ensure faults are accurately diagnosed and report on vehicle condition.
• Uphold quality workmanship and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

High-quality workmanship

Teamwork

Communication

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician required in Abingdon.

What’s in it for you

• Starting salary up to £39,296 per annum pending experience/qualifications.
• Uncapped performance-related bonus scheme providing around £45,000+ uncapped on-target annual earnings.
• 25 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Access to full brand-accredited training and development.
• Various additional benefits, including a pension scheme, health care provisions, staff purchase discounts, life assurance, and access to an online shopping discounts portal.
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with one of the UK\'s largest car dealer groups and a state-of-the-art working environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Service Manager, as a Vehicle Technician you will:

• Carry out service, maintenance and repair work on vehicles as instructed, to the standards laid down by the manufacturer.
• Ensure faults are accurately diagnosed and report to the Service Manager on vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance.
• Uphold quality workmanship and Health & Safety (HSE) procedures related to the task at hand at all times.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (minimum).
• At least several years of practical experience post-qualification within a workshop environment as a Vehicle Technician.
• Desirable: active MOT License in Class 4/7 vehicles (non-essential).
• UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Committed team player able to produce high-quality work in a busy franchise-approved dealership environment and motivated to work toward team targets.

Work Schedule

Mon to Fri 8:00am–5:00pm with 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00am–1:00pm.

Location

Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Reporting to the Service Manager, as a Vehicle Technician, your main duties will include carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on our client’s vehicles as instructed to the standards laid down by the manufacturer. You need to ensure faults are accurately diagnosed and report to the Service Manager as required on vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance. You will also need to ensure that quality workmanship and Health & Safety (HSE) procedures relating to the task at hand are adhered to at all times.