Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

TrustFord; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Greater London is seeking a Technician to provide high standards of technical advice and maintenance. Applicants should possess a valid driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent along with previous automotive experience. The role offers extensive benefits, including a performance-related bonus, 33 days annual leave, and opportunities for further training in electric vehicle maintenance. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

Volunteer day for charity

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Access to Perks at Work discount website

Toolbox Insurance

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence is required.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds or equivalent is essential.
• Previous Automotive Technician experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of technical advice and service.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles.

Skills

Automotive Technician experience

Valid driving licence

MOT testing qualification

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

IMI Level 3 in Electric Vehicle Maintenance (to be completed)

Job description

For a Technician career that’s future proof – DriveForwards

A lot’s changing for automobile technicians right now. At TrustFord, we’ve got the training to keep you up to date on everything from electric vehicles to state‑of‑the‑art features like voice‑recognition controlled playlists. As the largest Ford dealership in Europe, we’ll take good care of you, too. With benefits from 33 days’ holiday to heavily discounted cars, you can Drive Forwards in style as a Technician here.

About You

To deliver high standards of technical advice, service and maintenance to all our TrustFord customers.

Have a full valid driving licence, an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.

Have previous Automotive Technician experience. Ideally, you’ll also have an MOT testing qualification and some main dealership experience.

During your first 12 months of employment, you will be trained to IMI Level 3 in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and repair to ensure your skills remain relevant throughout your career with us.

A Day in the Life of a Technician

In addition to a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position 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
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Access to Perks at Work discount website
• Toolbox Insurance

Requirements

Please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

When completing your application, please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit, therefore our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview.

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our residential induction academy at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what… be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone and work with our colleague network groups – including Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Gender Networks – to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds.

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Flexible Working & EEO

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job role. All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates, not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs will not be accepted as an introduction.