Vehicle Technician, Bristol

U-Drive; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

U-Drive is hiring a Vehicle Technician for their Bristol workshop, tasked with maintaining a fleet of 4,000 vehicles. The role involves performing repairs, diagnostics, and customer consultations, ensuring vehicles are serviced and maintained to a high standard within a 42-hour work week. Competitive salary package and great benefits included!

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored training and development opportunities

Free yearly MOT

On-site parking where available

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Respectable presentation at all times.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-planned vehicle maintenance on customer and U-Drive vehicles.
• Perform test drives, inspections, and diagnostic tests.
• Complete preventative maintenance including oil changes and brakes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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U-Drive are recruiting for a competent and diligent vehicle technician to join our established and highly reputable team at our satellite Bristol workshop! Working alongside a professional and knowledgeable team, you’ll undertake a variety of service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of vehicles, keeping our Fleet on the road.

About the Role

As a vehicle technician at U-Drive, you’ll be based at our Bristol workshop, helping to keep our mixed fleet of 4000 vehicles on the road. These vehicles range from small cars through to light commercial vehicles meaning that no two days will be the same. You'll be working a 42-hour week on a Monday-Friday rota.

Core Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-planned vehicle maintenance on both customer and U-Drive vehicles
• Perform test drives, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exist and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced
• Complete preventative maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and replacing brakes
• Generate timelines and estimates on repairs, discussing options with customers
• Maintain accurate records relating to customers, their vehicles, parts, and service history
• Use workshop equipment as instructed, performing regular maintenance and repairs when required
• Any other duties as required

Requirements

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Respectable presentation at all times
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers
• Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

About Us

U-Drive are an established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 43-year legacy, operating over 4,000 vehicles across daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers. With strong core values stemming from integrity, responsibility and respect, our collective team pull together to deliver ‘exceptional’ to our customer base time, and time again.

What we Offer

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
• Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Free yearly MOT, on-site parking where available, mobile phone

Apply now and let our Recruitment Team reach out to discuss your application. We're committed to a policy of equal opportunity, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine at U-Drive!