Senior Vehicle Technician (Mechanical)
Full Time £35,000 to £55,000 (DOE + qualifications)
River Motorhomes in Hereford is one of the busiest and most successful motorhome dealerships in the UK, and our workshop is thriving. We're looking for a Senior Vehicle Technician to join our Aftersales team and help keep our customers' adventures rolling smoothly.
That means more vehicles, more variety, and more opportunity for you to develop and progress.
We handle sales, service and hire for all brands of motorhomes (new and used), with experienced staff and extensive workshop facilities. Our work covers everything from habitation and damp checks to full mechanical and habitation repairs, servicing, upgrades, accessory fitting, and friendly, practical advice.
We've also expanded into car and light commercial vehicle sales, service and repair, plus MoT testing.
Our mission is simple: honest, ethical, fair, and always delivering exceptional customer service with a team that's responsive, customer-focused, and Right First Time.
The Role: Senior Vehicle Technician
You'll bring strong technical ability, a professional approach, and the confidence to handle high-level mechanical work while maintaining top workshop standards.
We also welcome applications from DVSA approved MOT Testers who are happy to be hands-on mechanics too.
Carrying out vehicle maintenance and repairs to a high standard
Testing systems, finding root causes, and delivering solid fixes (not temporary "maybe" solutions)
Working across electrical and mechanical systems
Repairing and replacing parts and assemblies
Checking vehicle subsystems and ensuring safe, reliable performance
Supporting and mentoring other technicians in the workshop
Liaising with customers when needed, translating "car noises" into real answers
Suggesting improvements to help us work smarter and better
Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ (or equivalent)
Or 5 years' workshop experience
Quality-focused with high personal standards (and pride in your work)
High standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation
Full UK driving licence
DVSA MOT Tester status is an advantage (not essential)
EV/Hybrid qualifications are a distinct advantage
Competitive basic salary with strong earning potential & bonus
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Extra holiday for your birthday
Company pension scheme
Discounts on products and services
Complimentary motorhome holiday hire
_At River Hereford, we're building something special, and we'd love you to be part of it.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount