Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

TrustFord; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK seeks a Technician to provide high standards of service and maintenance. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3, a valid driving license, and experience in both passenger and commercial vehicles. The role offers training in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and various benefits including 33 days of annual leave and performance-related bonuses. This position fosters an inclusive environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Toolbox Insurance

Qualifications

• Deliver high standards of service and maintenance.
• Have previous experience working on both passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Attend residential induction academy.
• Receive training in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Provide technical advice to customers.

Skills

Technical advice

Teamwork

Automotive Technician experience

Full valid driving licence

MOT testing qualification

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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 the ability to work well in a team.
• Have previous Automotive Technician experience and can work on both passenger and commercial vehicles. 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 details of your experience, skills, and previous responsibilities relevant to this role. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work, starting with you.

When completing your application, please provide specific details of your experience, skills, and responsibilities, similar to your CV. We blind recruit, so our recruiting managers will not see your personal details or CV until you are selected for an interview.

For your first 2 days, you'll attend our residential induction academy at a hotel in Northampton countryside, where you'll learn about our business before starting your role.

Our PPA and Inclusion:

Our Network Groups support us in fostering respect and care among colleagues regardless of race, ability, gender, or orientation. We aim to develop inclusive and diverse teams reflective of our communities and welcome applications from everyone. We collaborate with our colleague network groups, including Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Gender Networks, to increase diversity.

To request adjustments, please ask during the application process or contact the Recruitment Team.

Flexible Working and Equal Opportunities:

We are open to flexible working requests at any application or employment stage, where suitable. TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on anything other than ability to perform the role.

All employment offers are subject to a background check.

We advertise vacancies to attract candidates directly and do not accept speculative CVs from agencies outside our Preferred Supplier List.