Vehicle Technician / Mechanic New Wimbledon, England, United Kingdom

Lookers Limited; Wimbledon; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary & progression

Generous annual leave

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health – GP access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Descripción de la vacante

Wimbledon Volkswagen, part of Lookers, is recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our busy workshop. You will carry out health checks, services, and repairs to manufacturer standards, with support from an Aftersales Manager.

We offer 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm, with excellent career progression and manufacturer accredited training, including Hybrid and Electric training.

Formación

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanic preferred.
• Brand accreditation training is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Carrying out vehicle services in line with manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Carrying out additional repairs as authorised by the customer.
• Completing warranty repairs per guidelines and proper write up.
• Road testing vehicles to verify faults are resolved.
• Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Conocimientos

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Educación

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Herramientas

Hybrid & Electric training

Descripción del empleo

About us:

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Wimbledon Volkswagen

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: OTE up to £44,320 (Uncapped);

£37,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours:

40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm

Lookers Wimbledon Volkswagen are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs.

Here at Wimbledon Volkswagen ,you will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!

Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic. You'll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Having previous experience of working with brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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