Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Pension scheme

Tool insurance

Staff discounts

Annual leave 33-37

Training & progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive retailer for a Vehicle Technician to join a franchise-approved dealership in South Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a respected automotive business and one of the UK’s most popular car brands.

The role offers a 42-hour week, 33 days' leave rising with service, a £4,000 joining bonus and comprehensive manufacturer training with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI or NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• 1-2 years’ practical experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service, maintain and repair customer vehicles.
• Report to the Service Manager and work as part of a large workshop team.
• Follow all quality, health and safety procedures.
• Carry out work to manufacturer and franchise standards.
• Work efficiently to meet team targets while maintaining high workmanship standards.

Education

IMI or NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Tools

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive retailer for a Vehicle Technician to join a franchise-approved dealership in South Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a respected automotive business and one of the UK’s most popular car brands.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £30,000 to £49,780 per annum, depending on franchise training level
• £4,000 joining bonus, paid in two instalments within the first 13 months
• Additional overachievement bonus
• 42-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working arrangements
• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 37 days with service
• Industry-leading manufacturer-accredited training and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme, tool insurance, share incentives, staff purchase discounts and access to hundreds of online and high-street retailer discounts
• Long-term career prospects within a multi-award-winning automotive retailer
• Friendly, professional workshop environment where your skills will be valued and developed

Duties

• As a Vehicle Technician, report to the Service Manager and work as part of a large, supportive workshop team
• Carry out fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles
• Complete all work to manufacturer and franchise standards
• Accurately diagnose faults and report vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance concerns to the Service Manager
• Follow all quality, health and safety procedures
• Work efficiently to achieve team targets while maintaining high standards of workmanship

Requirements

• Qualified to at least IMI or NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Ideally one to two years’ practical experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Previous experience within a franchise-approved dealership would be advantageous but is not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points
• A committed, reliable approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to produce high-quality work in a busy, professional workshop
• An active MOT Smart Card would be advantageous but is not essential

This Vehicle Technician position offers outstanding training, earning potential and long-term development within a successful automotive group. If you are motivated to progress your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.