Vehicle Technician

Auto Professionals Recruitment Services; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in Prestwich is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on various vehicles. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and a minimum of 5 years of service experience. A valid MOT Tester certificate is an advantage. The job offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and vehicle purchase discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds / IMI certifications required to Level 3 or Level 2 accepted with a minimum of 5 years services.
• Full valid driver licence is required.
• Valid MOT Tester certificate is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services on specific makes and models of vehicles.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles.
• Identify issues with vehicles using diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct general repairs including brakes and exhausts.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

MOT testing

Repairing brakes

Suspension work

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds / IMI certifications Level 3

Job description

Vehicle Technician

• 42.5 – 45 hours a week
• Monday - Friday + alternating Saturdays
• 8am to 5:30pm with 1 hour break
• Alternating Saturdays 8am-1pm
• Salary between £30,000 - £42,500
• Performance Related Bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

Key Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician

• Carry out services on specific makes and models of vehicles
• Perform maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles – such as oil changes, fluid level checks, and tire rotation
• Identify issues with vehicles using diagnostic equipment
• General maintenance and repairs
• Carrying out MOT Tests (If qualified to do so)
• Brakes checks and changes (pads and discs)
• Suspension work
• Repairs on lights
• Repairing and replacing exhausts
• Repairing and replacing clutches
• Dealing with gearboxes
• Plan and keep up to date records of repair procedures using charts, manuals and experience.
• Test the functionality of parts and systems once repairs are completed

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• NVQ / City & Guilds / IMI certifications required to Level 3 or Level 2 accepted with a minimum of 5 years services
• Hold a full valid driver licence.
• Hold a valid MOT Tester certificate - beneficial but not essential