Merityre Specialists are an award-winning tyre and fast-fit automotive retailer based in the Home Counties. With 24 branches spread across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford and Greater London, we have a turnover of over £32 million and employ some 240 staff. We aim to be the best and we're seeking the most exceptional people to join our dedicated team to provide a first-class service to our local motorists. If you think you can help us to 'provide a service that exceeds our customers' expectations' then please pop in today or give us a call.
We provide a specialist service for all automotive needs, ranging from new tyres, servicing and MOTs to tyre punctures, air conditioning and batteries.
About the role
We are looking for a Trainee Workshop Technician / Tyre Fitter to join our team. This is a permanent position for Saturdays only. Working hours are Saturday 08:30 - 17:00 with one hour for lunch. Overtime during the week may be available from time to time.
This is a hands-on role, in the workshop, working on our customers' cars. This will involve removing and replacing tyres, fitting new batteries or exhausts, wheel alignment and air-conditioning re-gen. We'll give you all the knowledge you need to do these things, you just need to be willing to absorb the training and put it into practice - let us take your passing interest or passion for cars and turn it into a life-long career path.
Essential Skills
* Can-do attitude
* Knowledge of cars and willingness to learn
* Practical skills
Package
If you are successful, you can look forward to training opportunities, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice, including:
* Structured pay scales depending on skills and experience
* Weekly achievable commission scheme
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* 20 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days over a period of time pro-rata
* Uniform provided
* Staff and family discounts
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Structured training leading to IMI qualifications
* No Sunday working
* Driving Lesson Assistance Scheme offering financial help with driving lessons
We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential as we know our Technicians of today are our Managers of the future.
In light of current government legislation please note, if you are offered an interview we will require at time of interview proof of the right to work in the UK (Usually a Passport or Birth Certificate), and a written proof of National Insurance number (this is any official government document which includes your name and NI number).
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 7.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Experience:
* fast-fit automotive: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person