About Us
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles.
Job Description
Vehicle Technician – Location: St Albans – Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 (DOE)
We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our friendly and supportive team at our IAA UK site in St Albans with a focus on delivering the service our customers have come to expect. The IAA site in St Albans specialises in the replacement of major units and components on modern cars and LCVs and has a large customer base including many of the largest insurance fleet and lease companies in the country. The majority of our work is engine replacements on vehicles under 7 years old. We are looking for a Technician who is looking to work with a friendly and supportive team.
Key Areas Of Responsibility
* Repair and maintenance of modern cars and light commercial vehicles
* Confirm and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults with vehicles
* Replacement of major unit components such as engines, gearboxes, fuel systems and turbos
* Conduct vehicle health (safety) checks and perform routine maintenance of vehicles
* Carry out road testing and final vehicle checks before signing off repairs as complete
* Work as part of a team, liaising with the workshop manager as jobs progress and supporting the sales team with technical information required to gain approval for repairs, such as diagnosing the root cause of component failure
* Ensure good working practices, following Health & Safety guidelines at all times
The Ideal Candidate
* NVQ Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent qualification
* Experience carrying out repair and replacement of major units such as engines, cylinder head injection systems and turbos
* Experience working on modern light commercial and passenger cars
* Experience stripping engines to diagnose faults
* Must have own tools
* Full UK driving licence
* F gas qualification
* Level 3 Electric / Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement qualification
* Diagnostic experience, both mechanical & electrical
* GCSE English and Mathematics qualifications to a grade C-4 or equivalent
* Positive "Can Do" attitude
* Good housekeeping skills; maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
What We Offer
* Day shift, Monday to Friday
* 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Free onsite parking
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
* Employee discount on Vodafone
* Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
* Competitive salary
* Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
Please Note
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, right to work and reference checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Who are we?
Owned by industry‑leading auctioneer, RB Global, IAA annually processes tens of thousands of vehicles nationwide, serving an international buyer base in more than 170 countries including registered customers, insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies as well as charitable organisations. Daily online auctions showcase salvage and non‑salvage inventory, offering buyers a wide range of vehicles to choose from.
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