Vehicle Technician

Yeomans; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive service provider is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join their busy team in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair and servicing of vehicles to brand standards while ensuring excellent customer service and safety. Previous experience with Peugeot is desirable. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle repair and servicing, ideally with Peugeot.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Commitment to developing technical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service customer vehicles according to brand standards.
• Examine vehicles for defects during road tests.
• Perform Electronic Vehicle Health Checks and Video Health Checks.
• Communicate effectively with service team and customers.
• Ensure safety and quality in all processes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer centricity

Attention to detail

Technical competence

Education

Relevant formal qualification

Job description

Vehicle Technician – Yeomans Peugeot Eastbourne

We are currently looking for a vehicle technician to join our busy team located in Eastbourne. Previous experience with Peugeot and an MOT testing certificate is desirable, but not essential.

Key Duties

• Undertake the timely repair and servicing of customer vehicles in accordance with the brand's technical standards.
• Conduct full examinations of vehicles and identify non‑routine defects, or additional faults either in the workshop or during road tests.
• Undertake Electronic Vehicle Health Checks and Video Health Checks.
• Undertake vehicle road testing for diagnosis and to test repairs.
• Work closely with the service team and ensure they are kept informed of the progress of work on customer vehicles, and that they are fully briefed on work completed. Discuss technical issues/works directly with customers when requested.
• Provide a knowledgeable, courteous, responsive, and efficient service to all workshop customers.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation if additional work is required.
• Build and maintain a high level of technical competence for diagnosing and servicing vehicles and utilise regular training.
• Be open to trying new methods of work designed to improve efficiency.

Person Requirements

• Relevant formal qualification.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to colleagues and customers accurately and concisely.
• Passionate about the industry, and committed to the development of your own technical knowledge and skills.
• Customer centricity is key; keep customer experience and safety in mind throughout the service, diagnosis and repair.
• Be a team player: Assist other technicians when the workshop is under pressure, and take ownership of any safety issues you identify.
• An eye for detail: Thorough and able to work with defined processes and guidelines.
• Quality focused with a ‘first time fix’ mentality.
• Operate with integrity. Yeomans is built on trust.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent working environment with the opportunity to progress. We also provide 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

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