Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

TrustFord; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technician, where you'll receive top-notch training on electric vehicles and cutting-edge technology. With a competitive salary and an array of benefits including 33 days of holiday, a performance-related bonus, and a pension scheme, this role offers more than just a job. You'll be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all. Embrace the opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact in the automotive industry while enjoying perks like discounts on vehicle purchases and a day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Performance-related Bonus

Pension Scheme

Ford Privilege Vehicle Purchase Scheme

Discounts on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts

Annual Charity Volunteer Day

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Access to Perks at Work Discount Website

Toolbox Insurance

Qualifications

• Full valid driving license required.
• Experience in a main dealership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of technical advice and service.
• Maintain vehicles to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Technical Advice

Service and Maintenance

Driving License

Automotive Technician Experience

MOT Testing Qualification

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Toolbox Insurance

Job description

Department:

Aftersales, Technician

Location:

Carlisle

Salary Range:

Competitive Salary plus 33 days holiday, Life Assurance, and other great Company benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the Role:

For a Technician career that's future-proof, Drive Forwards with TrustFord. We provide training to keep you updated on electric vehicles and state-of-the-art features like voice-recognition controlled playlists. As the largest Ford dealership in Europe, we take good care of our team, offering benefits from 33 days' holiday to heavily discounted cars. Join us to Drive Forwards in style.

About You:

• Deliver high standards of technical advice, service, and maintenance to all TrustFord customers.
• Possess a full valid driving license, NVQ Level 2 or 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Have previous automotive technician experience in a main dealership. An MOT testing qualification and main dealership experience are preferred.

During your first 12 months, you'll be trained to IMI Level 3 in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair to ensure your skills stay relevant.

A Day in the Life of a Technician:

Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers:

• Performance-related bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Industry-leading package
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discounts on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts
• One day annually to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle-to-work purchase scheme
• Access to Perks at Work discount website
• Toolbox insurance

Requirements:

Please provide specific details of your experience, skills, and responsibilities relevant to the role. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Our recruitment process is blind, so your personal details or CV will only be seen after interview selection. Use the application form to detail your experience as you would on your CV.

Initially, you'll attend a two-day residential induction academy at a hotel in Northampton to learn about our business before starting your role.

Our Values and Inclusion:

TrustFord values diversity and inclusion. We support our colleagues through Network Groups for Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Gender, fostering respectful and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please request any adjustments during the application process.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer. All employment offers are subject to background checks. We prefer to work directly with candidates; unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.