Motor Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Technician
Location: Houghton Le Spring 
Salary: Up to £49,000 DOE+ bonus
Full Time and Permanent
Working hours are tailored to suit you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Technician to join an exciting new dealership based in Houghton Le Spring. Founded in 1970’s, Our Client are one of the UK’s largest family-run car retailer groups, with sites across Northern England and Southern Scotland.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete work orders including details of repairs completed, parts required and labour to be charged.
• Test vehicles using measuring devices to provide accurate diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller.
• Interpret and use technical data and instruction provided by the manufacturer.
• Conduct routine service work on vehicles brought into the workshop.
• Remove and install vehicle components in accordance with the manufacturer’s methodology.
• Carry out vehicle health checks and identify areas of concern.
• Carry out preparations for new and Approved Used vehicles.
• Perform technical repair work in accordance with established and documented procedures.
• Ensure any faults have been reported and noted on job cards and inform the Service Manager/ Workshop Controller of any additional faults not covered in the scope of therepair and delay to completion.
• Record details of work including all hours worked and material usage.
• Ensure vehicle safety standards have been complied with when returned to customers.
• Ensure vehicles are protected and kept clean during service and repair.
• Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at the end of the shift, ready for the day shift.

Requirements

Role Requirements:

• Technical knowledge to allow you to confidently and safely carry out repairs and maintenance of customer vehicles.
• Demonstrate capability and confidence in using systems and equipment within the workshop
• Experience within a franchise dealer working to the highest quality standards
• Experience of working to productivity targets
• Working as part of a team to achieve the best results for the customer
• Qualified by experience in post or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Mentor & Coach apprentices and support less experienced team members

Benefits

Company Benefits:

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Highstreet discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.
• Tool insurance.