Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Flexible working

EV training

Career development program

Maternity/paternity leave

Share incentive

Tool insurance

Company pension

Rewards platform

Preferred service rates

Colleague vehicle discounts

Job summary

Vertu Motors is looking for a Vehicle Technician with current experience and a relevant NVQ Level 3. The role offers a basic salary up to £46,790, dependent on skills and experience, plus a £4,000 sign-on bonus (£2,000 in month 1 and £2,000 in month 13).

A full UK driving licence and your own tools are required, with MOT license preferred but not essential. Vertu Motors supports ongoing training, a clear career path, and a broad benefits package designed to reward and develop professionals

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Automotive City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• MOT license preferred but not essential.
• Own set of tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Vehicle Technician experience

MOT license preferred

Own tools

UK driving licence

Job description

We are offering a basic salary up to £46,790 depending on skills and experience, plus a £4,000 sign on bonus! You will receive £2,000 in month 1 of your employment with us and £2,000 in month 13! Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do. We're looking for technicians across all levels and packages on offer are dependent upon experience and qualifications. To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 33 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days with length of service, giving you plenty of time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Manufacturer training and ongoing development, including dedicated EV electrical training, helping you stay ahead of industry changes and maximise your earning potential.
• Evolution Management Development Programme for those looking to progress into leadership and management roles.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, providing additional support during those important early stages of family life.
• Share Incentive Scheme, allowing you to invest tax-efficiently and share in the company's continued success.
• Tool Insurance Programme, offering peace of mind with protection for your valuable tools.
• Company pension scheme, helping you plan and invest for your future with confidence.
• Online rewards platform, offering cashback and significant discounts at a wide range of retailers.
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme, giving you access to exclusive discounts across our fantastic range of vehicles.