Vehicle Technician

SYNETIQ; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in St Albans seeks a Vehicle Technician to join their supportive team. The role involves repairing and maintaining modern vehicles, diagnosing faults, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a positive attitude.

Benefits

31 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Uniform and PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience with engine replacements and diagnosing mechanical faults.
• Must have own tools and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain modern cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct vehicle health checks and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Diagnosis

Electrical Diagnosis

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

GSCE English and Mathematics

Job description

SYNETIQ St Albans, England, United Kingdom

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We are looking for a technician to join our friendly and supportive team at our site in St Albans with a focus on delivering the service our customers have come to expect.

We specialise in the replacement of major units and components on modern cars and lcvs and have a large customer base including many of the largest insurance fleet and lease companies in the country.

The majority of our work is engine replacements on vehicles under 7 years old. We are looking for a technician who is looking to work with a friendly and supportive team with a focus on delivering the service our customers have come to expect.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• The repair and maintenance of modern cars and light commercial vehicles
• Confirming/ diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults with vehicles
• Replacement of major unit components such as engines, gearbox, fuel systems and turbos
• Conducting vehicle health (safety) checks and performing routine maintenance of vehicles
• Carrying out road testing and final vehicle checks before signing off repairs as complete
• Working as part of a team liaising with the workshop manager as jobs progress and supporting the sales team with the technical information required to gain approval for repairs, such as diagnosing the route cause of an component failure
• Ensuring good working practices, following Health & Safety guidelines at all times
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent qualification
• Experience carrying out repair and replacement of major units such as engines, cylinder head injections system and turbos
• Experience working on modern light commercials and passengers cars
• Experience stripping engines to diagnose faults
• You must have your own tools
• A full UK driving Licence
• F Gas qualification
• Level 3 Electric/ Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement qualification
• Diagnostic experience, both mechanical & electrical
• GSCE English and Mathematics qualifications to a grade C- 4 or equivalent
• Positive "Can Do" attitude
• Good house keeping skills. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
  
  

What We Offer

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Free onsite parking
• Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Competitive salary
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
  
  

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to work and reference checks

We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities

Who are we;

SYNETIQ Ltd trading as IAA UK is owned by industry-leading auctioneer, RB Global, IAA annually processes tens of thousands of vehicles nationwide, serving an international buyer base in more than 170 countries including registered customers, insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies as well as charitable organisations. Daily online auctions showcase salvage and non-salvage inventory, offering buyers a wide range of vehicles to choose from.

IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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