Job Description
Job Title: Motor Vehicle Technician
Location: Houghton Le Spring
Salary: Up to £49,000 DOE+ bonus
Full Time and Permanent
Working hours are tailored to suit you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Technician to join an exciting new dealership based in Houghton Le Spring. Founded in 1970's, Our Client are one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with sites across Northern England and Southern Scotland.
Role Responsibilities:
* Complete work orders including details of repairs completed, parts required and labour to be charged.
* Test vehicles using measuring devices to provide accurate diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller.
* Interpret and use technical data and instruction provided by the manufacturer.
* Conduct routine service work on vehicles brought into the workshop.
* Remove and install vehicle components in accordance with the manufacturer’s methodology.
* Carry out vehicle health checks and identify areas of concern.
* Carry out preparations for new and Approved Used vehicles.
* Perform technical repair work in accordance with established and documented procedures.
* Ensure any faults have been reported and noted on job cards and inform the Service Manager/ Workshop Controller of any additional faults not covered in the scope of therepair and delay to completion.
* Record details of work including all hours worked and material usage.
* Ensure vehicle safety standards have been complied with when returned to customers.
* Ensure vehicles are protected and kept clean during service and repair.
* Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at the end of the shift, ready for the day shift.
Requirements
Role Requirements:
* Technical knowledge to allow you to confidently and safely carry out repairs and maintenance of customer vehicles.
* Demonstrate capability and confidence in using systems and equipment within the workshop
* Experience within a franchise dealer working to the highest quality standards
* Experience of working to productivity targets
* Working as part of a team to achieve the best results for the customer
* Qualified by experience in post or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
* Mentor & Coach apprentices and support less experienced team members
Benefits
Company Benefits:
* 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
* Highstreet discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Eyecare vouchers.
* Free flu jabs.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Cover.
* Internal and manufacturer training.
* Staff referral scheme.
* Tool insurance.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will: Possess a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets in car sales or a financial services related environment Be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for team achievement. Be a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic A team player with a keen interest in people A strong desire to succeed. Take pride in their ability to maximise sales and profit opportunities whilst simultaneously delivering exceptional levels of professionalism and customer satisfaction. Be focussed on achieving goals; you will possess excellent interpersonal skills and will be recognised as being a self-motivated team player and target achiever Hold a valid UK driving licence