Vehicle Technician

KernerCo Aviation Services; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive service center as a Vehicle Technician, where your expertise will be valued. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on your skills and experience, alongside exciting bonuses and a clear career path. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles, ensuring quality workmanship and first-time fixes. With ongoing training opportunities and a supportive environment, this is a perfect chance to advance your career in the automotive industry. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave, flexible working arrangements, and a share incentive scheme. Apply today to elevate your career!

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Manufacturer training access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to the highest standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences built on trust and honesty.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Vehicle Technician experience

MOT license

Full UK driving licence

Own set of tools

Education

Automotive qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Bristol Street Motors Harlow Service Centre

Join our team at Bristol Street Motors Harlow Service Centre and become a valued Vehicle Technician.

We are offering a basic salary between £29,200 - £47,780 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 42 hour working week and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity. We are also offering a £1000 sign on bonus as well as a £1000 retention bonus paid in month 13!

PSA covers the Franchised Brands of Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall and our stand-alone service facility is fully Franchise Accredited and equipped to a high level and with the very latest technology to complete the service, maintenance, and repairs on the full range of passenger car and LCVs from all of these Franchises.

This is a full time permanent role across 42 hours per week including alternate Saturday mornings. We are recruiting across the following level technicians and you can expect salaries such as:

• Service and Maintenance Technician salaries up to £37,700
• Service and Diagnostic Technician salaries up to £42,740
• Master Technician salaries up to £47,780

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 maintaining, servicing, and repairing 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.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

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

At Bristol Street 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 recharge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work-life balance that suits
• 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 forefront 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 – ensuring 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 - Enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle.
• Colleague purchase scheme - Enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range.

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