Overview
Vehicle Mechanic / Technician role at Charles Hurst Group Ltd
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: up to £42,600 OTE ( Basic salary £32,000 to £36,000, Bonus potential up to £6,600)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 08.15 am – 17.00 pm, Friday 08.30 am – 16.00 pm, Saturdays on rota 08:00 am – 13:00 pm
Location: Belfast Jeep workshop
Responsibilities
* Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
* Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines
* Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer
* Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required
* Checks on the vehicle’s lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
* Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles
* Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work
* 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 customer’s 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 minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors. Although previous brand experience is desirable, it is not essential, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential.
About us
We are 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. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. We continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Core Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
* Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
* Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
* Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
* Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
* Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money
* Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
* Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
* Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
* Access to home and technology vouchers
* Byond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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