Vehicle Technician

Porsche Retail Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium automotive service group is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair customer vehicles at the highest standards. The candidate will diagnose problems, execute repairs, and ensure accurate record keeping. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with the Service Team and adhering to safety regulations. This role offers fixed hours, a competitive salary, and numerous perks, including training, bonuses, and a workwear package.

Benefits

Fixed hours each week

Competitive salary with monthly bonuses

Salary increases with training

33 days holiday (including BH)

Preferential rates on various products

Life assurance

DC Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Dedicated mental health champions

Full sets of work wear provided

Qualifications

• A full vehicle (Category B) driver’s license, ideally for a minimum of two years.
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working within a franchised automotive dealership.
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills to be able to diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of vehicles.
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Identifying problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Carrying out repairs and service work across the whole Porsche vehicle range.
• Performing road tests to ensure repairs were successful and vehicles are functioning properly.
• Documenting services performed, parts used, and any issues found during inspections.
• Communicating with the Service Team or customers about vehicle issues and repair options.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations and Porsche’s exemplary customer service level expectations.
• Keeping up with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

Job description

Role

As a Porsche vehicle Technician, you will maintain, repair, and service our customer’s vehicles to the highest standard. Communicating effectively with the Service Team, you will seek to diagnose potential problems, fix mechanical and/or electrical issues or carry out routine service work. All the while ensuring the highest level of accurate record keeping and ensuring vehicles are fixed first time, and exceeding customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Identifying problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Carrying out repairs and service work across the whole Porsche vehicle range.
• Performing road tests to ensure repairs were successful and vehicles are functioning properly.
• Documenting services performed, parts used, and any issues found during inspections.
• Communicating with the Service Team or customers about vehicle issues and repair options.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations and Porsche’s exemplary customer service level expectations.
• Keeping up with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• A full vehicle (Category B) driver’s license, ideally for a minimum of two years.
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working within a franchised automotive dealership.
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills to be able to diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of vehicles.
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations.
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.
• Experience of working within a prestige franchised automotive dealership.

Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer

• Fixed hours each week - no shift patterns. Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7.00pm (a day off in the week) and 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
• Competitive Salary along with monthly Bonuses for exceptional performance.
• Salary increases as you progress through your Porsche training and accreditation.
• Guaranteed monthly bonus payment for the first 3 months of your employment.
• 33 days holiday (Inc BH), with extra for long service.
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.
• Employee representative body - your voice at work.
• Five full sets of work wear along with Porsche jumpers, gilets, jacket and safety boots.

Centre

Porsche Centre West London is our largest Centre in the south of England. Our Centre is divided over 2 locations. Our main Centre conveniently located on the A4 and just a short walk from the vibrant Chiswick High Road, with free staff parking just a short walk away or Gunnersbury Tube or Chiswick Park Station are within a 15-minute walk. We have a dedicated satellite after-sales service near Kew, easily accessible from the A4 with onsite parking.

Company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.