Volkswagen Service Technician

Donnelly Group; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Volkswagen Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles. The ideal candidate will have completed an apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Repair, possess excellent communication skills, and hold a full UK driving license. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for continuous development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Industry-leading work-life balance

Generous holiday allowance

Continuous training and development

Volunteer time back to communities

Qualifications

• Must have completed L3 Light Vehicle Studies.
• Commitment to achieve a manufacturer's recognised qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and service the full range of brand products.
• Undertake vehicle road testing.
• Handle and store vehicle parts appropriately.

Skills

Servicing

Managerial / Operational

Manufacture / Production

Education

Completion of Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Location: Donnelly VW, Courtauld Way, Eglinton

At Donnelly Group, we look for great people who share our passion for our Volkswagen brand. Everyone in our business plays their part in putting the customer first and bringing great customer experience to life, so this is a fantastic place to get your career in motion.

You’ll be part of an iconic world-leading brand portfolio which opens up access to some of the world’s most famous vehicles, enabling you to continually develop your skills to achieve a full understanding of the latest vehicles and technologies.

About The Role

As a Volkswagen Technician, you’ll be responsible for the diagnosis, repair and service of the full range of brand products. You’ll also undertake vehicle road testing and will be responsible for ensuring vehicle parts are handled and stored appropriately. And of course, you’ll also play your part in ensuring that our customers receive great service, from start to finish.

You must hold a full valid drivers licence and have completed L3 Light Vehicle Studies.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process.

Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer

Skills Needed

Servicing, Managerial / Operational, Manufacture / Production

About The Company

The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.

Company Culture

Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.

Required Criteria

• Completion of Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications and/or equivalent time served experience
• Your commitment to achieve a manufacturer’s recognised qualification within an agreed timeframe
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Great communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues
• A high focus on continued development by adapting and learning new tools/techniques as needed, with a willingness to embrace change
• A mindset that prioritises health and safety matters
  
  

Desired Criteria

Closing DateFriday 15th August, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience