Vehicle Technician

DCM Autocentres; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Paid training and career progression

Pension scheme

Staff discount on tyres and servicing

A supportive team

Established local business

Job summary

DCM Tyre and Autocentres is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join a busy workshop. You will perform servicing, brake and exhaust work, and general repairs on a range of vehicles, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will diagnose faults, prepare MOTs and maintain accurate records while delivering clear, honest explanations to customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle technician or mechanic.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliable, careful with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle servicing, brake and exhaust work, suspension repairs and wheel alignment
• Diagnosing faults and recommending the right repairs to customers and colleagues
• Completing MOT preparation and following all safety and quality standards
• Keeping accurate job records and working to agreed timescales
• Keeping your bay, tools and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
• Delivering excellent customer service, explaining work clearly and honestly

Skills

Vehicle maintenance experience

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Teamwork and initiative

Safe working practices

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI accreditation

Tools

Diagnostic equipment experience

Wheel alignment

Job description

Vehicle Technician (Servicing & Repairs)

Location: The roles are located at either Shaftesbury or Blandford Heights

Salary: £35,000 to £47,500 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)

About The Role

DCM Tyre and Autocentres is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our busy, friendly workshop. If you take pride in doing the job properly and want to work somewhere that values your skills, we'd like to hear from you.

You’ll carry out tyre fitting, servicing, MOT preparation, brakes, suspension and general repairs on a range of vehicles, keeping our customers safe on the road and coming back to us.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out vehicle servicing, brake and exhaust work, suspension repairs and wheel alignment
• Diagnosing faults and recommending the right repairs to customers and colleagues
• Completing MOT preparation and following all safety and quality standards
• Keeping accurate job records and working to agreed timescales
• Keeping your bay, tools and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
• Delivering excellent customer service, explaining work clearly and honestly

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience as a vehicle technician, mechanic
• A good understanding of vehicle systems and safe working practices
• A full UK driving licence
• A reliable, careful approach with attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative

Desirable:

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
• IMI accreditation
• Experience with diagnostic equipment and wheel alignment
• Your own tools

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £35,000 to £47,500
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays + birthday
• Paid training and career progression - we love to promote from within, whereby management will be given shares.
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount on tyres and servicing
• A supportive team and an established local business

DCM Tyre and Autocentres is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates