Vehicle Technician- BYD Bradford

D.M.Keith Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a family-run business in Bradford, seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for career progression, whether you're a seasoned Master Technician or starting your journey. The company values attitude over skills, fostering a culture of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless. With a commitment to training and development, you'll gain valuable experience and manufacturer-specific knowledge. Enjoy perks like a welcome bonus, retention scheme, and generous leave. If you're passionate about vehicles and eager to grow, this is the place for you!

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Referral Bonus

Retention Scheme up to £10,000

Training and Development Programs

Manufacturer Training

30 Days Annual Leave

Preferential Service Rates

Closed on Major Holidays

Qualifications

• Skilled Technician/Mechanic with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in a franchised dealer or independent garage is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor and major mechanical faults including engine repairs.
• Return vehicles to manufacturer specification and standards.

Skills

Mechanical Fault Diagnosis

Engine Repairs

Using Workshop Equipment Safely

Drive and Passion

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Own Tools

Job description

Bradford, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/04/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new site - BYD Bradford. We are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to come and join our family run business.

With a competitive salary on offer, we know we have a package that will suit Technicians at all stages of their career. So, whether you are a qualified Master Technician with a Franchised Retailer or a mechanic at an independent garage come and talk to us, we want to help you progress in your career!

About the Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can-do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, if you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hear from you!

About You
Your duties will depend upon your experience and training but as a skilled Technician/Mechanic, you will be able to undertake both minor and major mechanical faults (including engine repairs) and return vehicles back to manufacturer specification and standards.
We are welcoming applications from Technicians who are NVQ level 3 trained or equivalent. Experience working within a busy volume franchised dealer environment is an advantage but not crucial if you currently work at an independent garage/dealer.

What will you need to succeed in the role:

• Drive, passion and enthusiasm to succeed.
• Demonstrate capability and confidence in using equipment within the workshop safely.
• At least NVQ level 3 trained with work experience in a franchised dealer or independent garage.
• MOT Tester preferred.
• High Voltage certification is desirable, but not expected.

What we offer:

• ‘Welcome bonus’- All successful candidates will receive a £1000 ‘Welcome’ bonus in their first month’s pay, followed by a further £1000 on completion of 12 months at D M Keith.
• Referral bonus: £1,000 on joining and £1,000 after 12 months for both the referrer and the joining technician.
• We offer a retention scheme worth up to £10,000 which increases with length of service.
• A range of training and leadership development programs.
• Manufacturer training for product knowledge to give you the technical skills you need to be working for part of a franchise.
• 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Preferential service rates and repairs including family and friends vehicles.
• If you have worked in retail previously, you will be glad to know we close Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Working hours:
Working hours are 8.30-5, Monday to Friday and alternate Saturday mornings.

If you are a skilled mechanic, we want to hear from you.

You will require a Full UK drivers’ licence and have your own tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.