Vehicle Technician

Humber Recruitment; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their team in East Lindsey. The ideal candidate will carry out service, maintenance, and repairs on a mixed fleet of vehicles to the highest standards. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair, and a full UK driving license. This role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering first-class customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Ideally have experience in a main dealership or independent garage.
• Possess good technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair of a mixed fleet of vehicles.
• Repair vehicles according to manufacturers' standards.
• Perform vehicle inspections and correct defects.

Skills

Customer service commitment

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent

GCSE Level C or above in English and Maths

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Service, Maintenance and Repair of a mixed fleet of vehicles;
• Carry out diagnosis, repairs and servicing to the highest standards and to the appropriate specification;
• Repairing Vehicle in line with manufacturers' standards;
• Dealing with customers;
• To be conversant with all manufacturer's technical literature and information bulletins;
• To notify Service Manager of damage or breakdown of workshop equipment or tooling;
• Vehicle Inspections and Correction of running defects;
• General Servicing and Diagnosing of vehicle faults;
• As Vehicle Technician you will be responsible for carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance to vehicles;
• Preparation for retail sales;
• Undertake vehicle road testing for diagnosis and to test repairs;
• Examining vehicles and reporting defects against Vehicle Inspectorate standards;
• Using the latest diagnostic equipment;
• Working within the company health & safety guidelines;
• Air-con repair/service.

Requirements

• Have genuine commitment to delivering first class customer service;
• Own tools;
• Have completed a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent NVQ, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications;
• Full UK Driving license.
• Ideally you will have experience of;
• 5 years (minimum) experience as a Vehicle Technician;
• Good standard of English and Maths: GCSE Level C or above, or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NFQ or equivalent;
• Time served recognised apprenticeship and recognised qualification;
• Main Dealership or Independent experience preferred;
• Electrical knowledge is an advantage;
• Possess good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to colleagues and customers accurately and concisely;
• Mot License Class 4 preferred;
• Level 2 qualified;
• Honest with high levels of integrity;
• Thorough and able to work with defined processes and guidelines;
• Good technical knowledge