Vehicle Technician

Pembrook Resourcing; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle services recruitment agency is seeking a vehicle technician to join a well-renowned dealership in Gatwick. The role involves servicing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing customers' vehicles, requiring NVQ/City & Guilds certifications and experience with cars and light trucks. Ideal candidates should have a professional appearance and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for additional training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a vehicle technician/mechanic with cars and light trucks.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide friendly customer service.
• Prepared to get additional certification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on customer vehicles.
• Identify problems with vehicles using the diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and replace brake pads, wheel bearings, sensors and other parts.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Customer service

Use of diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds certifications

Associate degree in vehicle maintenance and repair

Job description

Overview

Pembrook Resourcing are looking for a vehicle technician to join their client, a well renowned dealership within the area. Our client's workshop is expanding and are looking to hire a vehicle technician to join the team. You should have demonstrated experience as a vehicle technician/mechanic with cars and light trucks. You will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing customer vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on customer vehicles.
• Identify problems with vehicles using the diagnostic equipment.
• Explain automotive repairs and issues and provide great customer service.
• Plan repair procedures using charts manuals and experience.
• Test the functionality of parts and systems.
• Perform basic services and maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid level checks, and tire rotation.
• Repair and replace brake pads, wheel bearings, sensors and other parts.
• Perform routine maintenance and general mechanic work on vehicles.
• Prepared to get additional certification as needed.
• Willingness to learn with hands-on training.
• Help keep repair shop clean and organized.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds certifications required (Equivalent certifications can be accepted to a level 3 standard)
• Hold a valid driver license.
• Graduated from an associate degree program in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide friendly customer service.
• Perform routine maintenance and other tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use the diagnostic equipment (further training provided)