Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (37 with service)

Flexible working arrangements

EV/Manufacturer training

Evolution Management Development

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Job summary

Vertu Ford Gloucester is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join the team. The role involves diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards, with emphasis on first-time fixes and quality workmanship.

We offer a basic salary up to £45,800, based on a 40-hour week, with Saturdays paid as overtime. A £3,000 sign-on bonus is available, paid as £1,500 on joining and a further £1,500 in month 13.

Qualifications

• Formal automotive qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3).
• Current experience as Vehicle Technician.
• MOT license preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and service vehicles to the highest standards.
• Carry out diagnostics and complex repairs as required.
• Aim for first-time fixes and maintain quality workmanship.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Vehicle repair

Vehicle servicing

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 (City & Guilds)

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Vertu Ford Gloucester

Join our team at Vertu Ford Gloucester and become a valued Vehicle Technician.

We are offering a basic salary up to £45,800 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 40-hour working week and Saturdays paid as overtime and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

We’re also offering a £3000 sign-on bonus. You’ll receive £1,500 when you join us and an additional £1,500 in month 13 of your employment.

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. You will be responsible for diagnostic, repair and servicing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

Qualifications

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to re charge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
• Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward. Including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
• Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
• An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
• Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success.
• Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
• Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
• Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
• Preferential service rates - As a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression –

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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