Vehicle Technician (Car or Commercial)

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive recruitment consultancy in Canterbury is looking for a qualified Vehicle Technician. The role offers a basic salary of £34,060 plus guaranteed bonuses and overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of mechanical repairs, diagnostics systems, and at least two years of workshop experience. This position provides a great opportunity to join a busy workshop team within a well-established dealer group.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years experience in a workshop environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• MOT Licence (Class IV) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service motor vehicles as instructed.
• Work to a time schedule while ensuring high standards.
• Diagnose faults with all makes/models.

Skills

Mechanical repairs and diagnostics

Organisational ability

Customer service

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic systems and equipment

Job description

Vehicle Technician (Car or Commercial)

£34,060 basic, plus bonus - Guaranteed minimum bonus of £150 monthly for 12 months

Canterbury

Permanent/Full Time

Monday – Friday 8am – 17:30pm with 30-minute lunch, 1 in 2 Saturdays 8am - 1pm, Paid additionally at £120 each

Our client, a volume dealer group in the Canterbury area of Kent is looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop team. The basic salary on offer is £30,940, plus Saturdays paid as overtime which will work out to around £34,000 and bonus. Experience in working on LCVs would be advantageous but not essential.

• Are you a fully qualified and experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity?
• Can you demonstrate a stable career history within a main automotive dealership?
• Have you got excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise?
• Do you hold a Full UK driving licence?

If yes, please apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairing and servicing of motor vehicles as instructed.
• Being able to work to a time schedule whilst ensuring the highest standards of workmanship.
• Complete write-up of work required and work carried out on the job card.
• To be competent and confident in diagnosing faults with all makes/models.
• Ensuring your work space is clean and safe.
• Be prepared to attend internal and external training as and when required.
• Maintain a professional manner and behaviour.
• Be comfortable working under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team.

You must have:

• A strong knowledge of mechanical repairs and diagnostics.
• Organisational ability.
• A high-level of knowledge using diagnostic systems and equipment.
• A good approach to customer service

Qualifications / Experience required:

• Level 3 NVQ in Motor Vehicle Mechanics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a workshop environment.
• MOT Licence (Class IV) would be an advantage.

For further details on this Vehicle Technician role and other jobs in the motor trade please submit your CV to Stacey Hunt of ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy.