Vehicle Technician /MOT Tester

Currie Motors UK Ltd; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Private Health Plan (Simply Health)

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty & Long Service Awards

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounts on car purchases / repairs /

Ongoing training

Job summary

Currie Motors UK Ltd in Twickenham seeks an experienced MOT Tester to carry out vehicle services, MOT testing and diagnostics to Lexus GB standards. The role includes coaching apprentices and liaising with customers to explain work clearly.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance and previous main dealer or diagnostic experience. A full UK driving licence is required and the position is on-site at the Lexus service centre.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Experience in an automotive repair environment preferable

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle services and repairs per Lexus GB standards
• Examine vehicles and diagnose non-routine defects
• Carry out routine servicing, repairs, maintenance and MOT testing
• Report defects to MOT and VSR standards
• Maintain productivity and work within budgeted time
• Coach apprentices and attend training
• Liaise with customers to explain work and build rapport

Skills

MOT testing

Diagnostic experience

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance

Job description

Working within our busy Lexus Service Centre in Twickenham.

Salary

£35,000.00 – £75K (including uncapped OTE Depending on experience and level of productivity)

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm on a rota basis. (1 in 3)

The Person

We are looking ideally for candidates with previous main dealer experience; however, any diagnostic experience will be considered

Qualified and experienced MOT Tester.

Key Tasks

• Carry out vehicle services and repairs, in accordance with Lexus GB technical standards, ensuring we deliver a great customer experience
• Examine vehicles, diagnose non-routine defects, with knowledge gained about the vehicles and relevant technologies,
• Carry out routine servicing, repairs, maintenance and MOT testing.
• Report defects against Department of Environment (MOT) and Vehicle Safety Report (VSR) standards
• Carry out jobs within budgeted time, maintaining your own productivity
• Take responsibility for daily maintenance of tools and equipment, reporting any defects
• Work in accordance with key Lexus or Centre processes
• Liaise with customers directly where relevant and appropriate, listening carefully to build rapport and answering questions in a warm and professional manner to summarise details of work required or carried out
• Coach and support apprentice technicians, explaining, guiding and enabling others to learn
• Attend specialised training as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance (or comparable).
• Previous work experience within an automotive repair environment is preferable

Licence/Certification

• A full UK Driving Licence (required)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Must be Flexible to work hours required to carry out the role effectively and travel (to the training sessions)

Benefits

• 30days holidays (i.e. 22 days including 8 days bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Health Plan (Simply Health)
• Loyalty & Long Service Awards
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounts on car purchases / repairs / parts
• Ongoing training, both in-house and with the manufacturer