Due to expansion, Parkway Volkswagen are looking to recruit Vehicle Technicians for our busy site in Kettering.
We are looking for skilled, highly motivated individuals to work as part of our growing team within our recently refurbished workshops.
Should you wish to submit a CV with your application, that would be great. Alternatively please drop a text to with details of your interest and brief details of your experience and someone will be in touch.
We offer competitive basic salaries (based on experience) and forecasted on target earnings of between £40,000 - £55,000.
With 24 days holiday (increasing to 28 based on time served), access to a contributary car scheme and discounted servicing, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a long established, family run, reputable Main Dealer.
Key responsibilities will include:
Completing scheduled vehicle servicing in line with manufacturer guidelines
Undertaking diagnostic activities to identify causes and solutions for customer vehicle issues
Conducting electronic visual health checks (eVHC) on all vehicles and providing a comprehensive report with expert advice and recommendations for customers
Liaising directly with service advisors, providing outstanding customer service
Ensuring vehicle servicing activities are completed in a safe and high-quality manner, in line with both internal and manufacturer requirements
Participating in ongoing training and development to ensure product and service knowledge is up to date
Mentoring and provide guidance to apprentice technicians, where applicable
Required Experience:
An MOT licence is preferred but not essential as there will be the opportunity to achieve your MOT qualification with us.
Minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work
Ability to understand and demonstrate advanced wiring diagrams
Good customer communication skills, can provide opinions and verbal reason to customer discussions.
To road test vehicles for quality control and /or diagnostic purposes
You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08.15 - 17.00
Every 4th Saturday: 08.00 - 13.00
Benefits:
We offer a competitive basic salary starting at £28,392 (based on experience)
Uncapped time saved bonus scheme
Partially subsidised Volkswagen vehicle on a staff benefit scheme
24 days holiday, increasing up to 28 days based on length of service, plus Bank Holidays
Company Pension and Referral Schemes
Discounted Servicing
Comprehensive training and support programme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,392.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Application question(s):
Why have you applied for this job?
What can you bring to Parkway Volkswagen?
How long will it take you to travel from your home to the site you have applied for?
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
NVQ level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (required)
Work Location: In person