Vehicle Technician

HiQ Tyres and Autocare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HiQ Tyres and Autocare is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician in Northampton for a full-time position. Responsibilities include vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair to ensure safety and reliability standards are met, while providing excellent customer service. Enjoy benefits such as ongoing training, employee discounts, and a supportive work environment within a reputable company.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly bonus structure

Generous employee discounts on all HiQ Group services

Training courses for EV & Hybrid

Company Sick Pay

Refer a friend scheme

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Ad hoc incentives and industry related days out

Reward Gateway for discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent or time served experience.
• Must have a full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles to ensure road worthiness and reliability.
• Use of diagnostic equipment to assist in repairs and maintenance.
• Discussing required repairs with customers and calculating costs.

Skills

Inspection

Maintenance

Repair

Diagnostic Equipment

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

HiQ Tyres & Autocare has an exciting new opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team in our Northampton Campbell StreetCentre. The role is offered on a full-time permanent basis, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm – half a day finish on a Saturday.

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

What you will be doing as a Vehicle Technician:

• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles to ensure road worthiness and reliability to DVSA standards.
• Use of dealer-level and generic diagnostic equipment to assist in time-efficient repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance in line with manufacturer standards and schedules.
• Discussing required repairs with customer
• Calculating the expected time and cost of vehicle work
• Always maintain health and safety standards, working within company guidelines and safe working practices.
• Complete job cards, maintenance records, and associated paperwork to a high standard
• To undertake any additional duties (within reason) for the efficient running of the Store.
• To carry out administration duties as required within the store.
• Assist in carrying out regular stock checks in accordance with Company Policy.

What you will need:

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)

Benefits for working with us:

• We treat our employees like family and provide training and career opportunities.
• Uncapped monthly bonus structure.
• Generous employee discounts on all HiQ Group services.
• Training courses for EV & Hybrid, MOT Testing License, and REACT Training.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Ad hoc incentives and industry related days out.
• Reward Gateway (Massive discounts on groceries, high street retailers and many more).

HiQ Tyres & Autocare is owned by Goodyear, a well-known and respected brand in the automotive industry. As we continue to expand our retail stores, we offer job security, career progression, and a brand you can be proud to work for.

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