Vehicle Technician

Winsearch; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician in Eastleigh to perform repairs and ensure quality service. You will have at least 3 years of experience in the motor trade and possess a Level 3 City and Guilds qualification. The role comes with benefits including company pension and sick pay. Join us to contribute your expertise in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension - EE 5% & ER 3%

Free Parking

20 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in motor trade.
• Valid full driving licence.
• Ability to hit targets and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to vehicles using best practice techniques.
• Perform skilled workshop repair tasks as allocated.
• Undertake QC checks and road tests.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Good education in core GCSE subjects

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician – Southampton

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm

From £14.95 p/h to £22.72 p/h

The Role

• To carry out repairs to vehicles using best practice techniques, incorporating BMW approved repair methods and guidelines
• To repair vehicles in line with manufacturers' repair instructions
• Efficiently diagnose faults and work within set manufacturers repair time
• To ensure correct clockings on jobs
• To ensure all vehicles indicated as a priority are completed for bookings
• To utilize all materials and consumables in the most cost-effective way

Responsibilities

• To be aware, understand and actively promote the requirements and needs of all operational roles in successfully achieving the agreed customer requirements
• Perform skilled workshop repair tasks as allocated by the Workshop Manager
• Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturers warranty policy and procedures
• Carry out up-fit work as required (e.g., spoilers, parking sensors, ICI systems)
• Undertake QC checks, PDI's and road tests in line with current processes
• Support body-shop in removing/refitting components
• General housekeeping of work area
• Attend brand specific training courses
• Any other incidental duties required to provide service to the customer within your capabilities
• Aid brand press launch

The Candidate

• 3+ years' experience in motor trade
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and hit targets
• Good clear communication verbally and written
• Level 3 City and Guilds or other qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Good education in core GCSE subjects
• Valid full driving licence
• To be able to work within the team and play a key role in completion of all vehicles
• Ability to communicate with other team members, workshop/accounts teams and management team

Benefits

• Company pension - EE 5% & ER 3%
• Free Parking
• Holidays / Loyalty days: 20 days excluding bank holidays (5-year service = 2 days, 7-year service = 1 day & 10-year service = 2 days – max 5 additional days)
• Sick Pay (with *3 waiting days):
• First 6 months service (probation period) = SSP only
• 6 Months to 1 Year – 3 Days Company Sick Pay
• 1 Year to 5 Years – 5 Days Company Sick Pay
• 5 Years to 7 Years – 7 Days Company Sick Pay
• 7 Years to 10 Years – 15 Days Company Sick Pay
• 10 Years Plus – 20 Days Company Sick Pay

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information – (url removed).

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