Vehicle Technician

Sinclair Group; Llanwern; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Car benefit scheme

Discount on parts and labour

Incentives

Training and career development

Tool Insurance

Staff discount on parts/services

Free MOT every year

Life Assurance

Staff Car Scheme

Referral Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Volkswagen Newport, part of the Sinclair Group, has an opportunity for a Vehicle Technician. Whether you are experienced, highly skilled Level 3 Service & MOT Technician or starting out, we want to hear from you.

The role is full-time, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with Saturday mornings on a rota. Salary £28,000 to £43,000 OTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 30 days leave, pension, car benefit and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining product/brand knowledge.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and road test vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service and care for vehicles to MOT/manufacturer standards.
• Identify faults and implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diagnostics & testing

Mentoring juniors

Liaise with customers

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair

Job description

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Reference: SEP20261741

Expiry date: 17:30, Sun, 18th Oct 2026

Location: Newport

Benefits: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, car benefit scheme, discount on parts and labour, incentives, training and career development opportunities

Volkswagen Newport, part of the Sinclair Group, has an opportunity for a Vehicle Technician. Whether you are experienced, highly skilled Level 3 Service & MOT Technician looking or just starting out in your career, we want to hear from you. Job Title: Jaguar Land Rover Technician

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday morning on a rota basis

Position pays: £28,000 to £43,000 OTE (depending on level of experience)

As a qualified Vehicle Technician you will be at the very heart of our customer experience, keeping them on the road so they can get safely from A to B and taking great pride in a job well done.

Working with a talented team and some of the best equipment in the business, you’ll repair, service and care for all kinds of vehicles - identifying faults, making improvements, keeping accurate records and meet demanding quality and safety standards. Working to MOT and manufacturer standards, you’ll focus on delivering customer satisfaction and public safety as you minimise costs for the customer.

More about you

To apply for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Have completed an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent NVQ, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues within the Retailer and customers to explain complex repairs.
• Your dedication to maintaining your product knowledge, brand and industry knowledge by accepting mentoring and development opportunities.
• Checking level and quality of work through use of diagnostic equipment, self-quality checking and road testing of vehicles after the work has been carried out.

The ideal applicant will have some previous history of working in a retailer environment and experienced coaching and mentoring junior or less experienced team members. Practical knowledge of working on electric vehicles is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) that will increase with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption payment
• Manufacturing specific training along with inhouse training
• Comprehensive Tool Insurance at no cost to you
• Staff discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
• Recognition of length of service at 5,10,20,30 & 40 years anniversary
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit) *
• Staff Car Scheme*
• Colleague Referral Scheme / Customer Referral Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme with access to a 24/7 helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders
• Sinclair Foundation - charitable foundation designed to support members or their close family who find they need financial support at times of ill-health.
• Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group

*available after a suitable qualifying period

As a family owned business we have strong values which we encourage our colleagues to demonstrate at all times; Respect and Trust, Teamwork and Unity, Professional and Driven, Friendly and Welcoming

The Sinclair Group is Wales Largest and most Successful Motor Group, with a reputation of quality and excellent customer service dating back to our humble beginning in 1945. We recognise and reward hard work, loyalty and achievements with excellent benefits, incentives, training and career development opportunities