Vehicle Technician - Volkswagen

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer group in Birmingham is seeking a Vehicle Technician to perform maintenance, service, and repair on various vehicles. The position offers a competitive basic salary of £28,000 to £32,000 with an On-Target Earnings (OTE) of up to £50,000. Candidates should hold an NVQ level 3, possess a full UK driving licence, and have relevant technician experience. Johnsons Cars commits to offering excellent training and career progression, alongside a supportive team atmosphere and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid overtime for Saturday working

Uncapped Technician bonus

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Access to benefits platform

Dental services

Optional healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a Technician or mechanic role.
• Responsible for the safety, standard, and quantity of their work.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on motor vehicles.
• Measure, test, and diagnose vehicle faults.
• Repair diagnosed vehicles, replace parts, lubricants, and consumables.
• Record all service and repair operations.
• Identify additional work and maintenance requirements.

Skills

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Experience in Technician or mechanic role

Responsibility for work quality

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? At Johnsons Cars, we're not just selling cars; we're creating exceptional experiences for our customers.

Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.

Vehicle Technician – Volkswagen Dealership, Birmingham

Basic Salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience with realistic OTE of up to £50,000.

Why Johnsons Cars?

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest.

Benefits

• Overtime: Paid overtime for Saturday working and approved additional hours.
• Industry leading bonus scheme: uncapped Technician bonus with realistic bonus earnings of £12,000 per annum.
• Birthday Leave: On your birthday you get an extra paid day off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
• Company Pension Scheme: You will be entered into our Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Staff Discounts: Enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
• More Discounts: Access to our benefits platform where you can take advantage of a host of different discounts from fitness gadgets to your weekly loaf.
• Dentist on Demand: Your health is important to us, and that includes your dental health. All employees have access to on-demand dental services.
• Optional Benefits: We offer a range of optional benefits, including healthcare cash plans.

Role and Responsibilities

• To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types to the highest standard to meet company and franchise requirements.
• Measure, test and diagnose vehicle faults.
• Repair diagnosed vehicles, replace parts, lubricants and consumables.
• Record all service and repair operations as required by the company and the manufacturer.
• Work in a safe and professional manner, operating to health and safety standards.
• Identify additional work and maintenance requirements on vehicles using an established EVHC process.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent).
• Have previous experience working in a Technician or mechanic role.
• Take responsibility for the safety, standard and quantity of their work.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:

• A market leading bonus plan and good basic salary as well as paid overtime for rota Saturday morning giving you a realistic OTE of £45,000 - £50,000.
• Excellent training with Johnson's cars and the manufacturer, taking our colleagues all the way to Master technician and beyond.
• 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. By joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives on delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

Values

• Innovation