Vacancy - Motor Vehicle Technician - Stafford Area
Our client, a fantastic employer and one of the best in the UK, is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join their fantastic workshop.
While working alongside 11 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.
You will be reporting to their accomplished Aftersales Manager (A GREAT guy), where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best!
They can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as Hybrid & Electric training to accelerate your career further!
They know technicians play a vital role within the service team by delivering first class customer service every time and e want you to be part of their 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.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a workshop.
- 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. MOT Licence would be a bonus!
Looking for:
- An experienced Technician with a proven track record in productivity and getting it right first time, ideally with franchised experience.
- A team player and willing to go the extra mile to help our customers and colleagues.
- Enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the UK's number one premium brand.
- Want to work for one of the best employers in the area.
- Expect industry leading training and career development opportunities.
- Someone with career goals and aspirations to further develop their skills and progress through their excellent Technician training courses and become a Master Technician
Having previous experience of working with a premium brand and within a franchised dealership would be advantageous in this role, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.
About or client:
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.
Firmly believe that their people are the most valuable asset.
Value the commitment they make to the business which is why they're continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop.
- Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service.
- Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme.
- Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
- Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service.
- Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers.
- Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support wellbeing.
Working hours/days: -
Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30pm on a 1 in 4 rota
Salary: -
Basic - £28k - £35k (Depending on experience)
Basic salary WILL increase with training and development with the brand.
OTE
£40k + OTE - Bonus is uncapped and guys earning MUCH more.
Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.
Key positions; Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Technician, Mechanic, Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, After Sales Manager, Dealer Principal, General Manager.