Vehicle Technician

HiQ Tyres & Autocare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Employee discounts

EV & Hybrid training

MOT Testing License

REACT Training

Company Sick Pay

Refer a friend

28 days holiday

Job summary

HiQ Tyres & Autocare is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our team in Northampton. This full-time, permanent role runs Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm with a half-day finish on Saturdays.

You will inspect, service and repair vehicles to DVSA standards using diagnostic equipment and manufacturer schedules. You will discuss repairs with customers, estimate times and costs, and complete job cards and records to a high standard.

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 (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair vehicles to DVSA standards.
• Use dealer-level and generic diagnostic equipment to aid repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance per manufacturer standards and schedules.
• Discuss required repairs with customers.
• Estimate time and cost of vehicle work.
• Maintain health and safety standards and company guidelines.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records to a high standard.
• Undertake additional duties to ensure smooth store operation.
• Carry out store administration duties as required.
• Assist in regular stock checks in line with Company Policy.

Skills

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance &amp

Full driving licence

Education

Level 2 LV Maintenance & Repair or time served

Job description

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

• 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.

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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