* *Full job description*
*Are you a that Technician looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work at a leading multi award winning Independent Garage?*
Stourbridge Automotive Ltd is a leading independent garage, IGA Large Independent Garage of the Year 2023. Focusing in Audi, BMW and Mercedes, and all JLR vehicles. We are a well-established business of fifteen years with the highest of reputation within the Stourbridge and surrounding areas.
Working in a large modern workshop, that is light and clean, offering our technicians complete separate space and rest room.
Stourbridge Automotive Ltd wants everyone to feel they are supported and are proud to be working for the best garage in the Stourbridge area.
*Website: www.stourbridgeautomotive.co.uk*
*Our aim is to offer the best possible in available equipment and facilities, to allow our technicians to provide workmanship and service to the highest levels.*
You would be working using genuine dealer diagnostic capabilities and software, together with various other aftermarket diagnostic machines (Autel, Snap on and BOSCH). In a workshop that has a constant flow of updated special tools, access to manufacturer technical data, technical bulletins, online training courses and testing information, all regularly updated as the aftermarket market demands it.
*Working conditions – *You will have a dedicated work area with a two-post ramp, plenty space to work around, each with own air line and fixed exhaust extraction facilities, a personal I-pad working in conjunction with the central GMS (garage management system) and the use of workshop pcs. In place is extensive insurance cover for all Technicians toolbox and tools. A full branded uniform and safety work boots are provided and replaced when required and most importantly being part of an extended team, who work directly with the business owners.
*Training* *and development *- IGA award winners for 2024. - Offering ongoing leading industry training to keep you up to date and allowing you to progress further within your career. With quarterly staff meetings, regular Technician meetings and an annual appraisal structure with ongoing mentoring and assessments for training and development within your role.
*Pay *– Excellent rate of pay and benefits, (Listed below is our employee benefits).
*Profit Share Scheme* - soon to be introduced
*Working hours* – Currently, Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 5.30pm. Fri – 8.30am – 4.30pm. No working weekends, a long Christmas to New Year closure, for family time!
*Breaks – *Morning/ Lunch and afternoon. Lunch is often provided by us!
*Health & Safety policy & HR requirements*
*Company outings* *and events-* Nights out whether it be food and drinks, awards evenings and trade events.
*Social media – *Instagram/ Facebook/ Tik Tok/ You Tube/ Linked in
* *What are we looking for?*
Vehicle Technician - Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Stourbridge DY9 7ND
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum not bonus reliant – (based on experience)
Due to the expansion of our facilities and services, we are now looking for a new technician to join our team.
We are looking for a self-motivated Technician who will take ownership of their role, who can demonstrate a natural ability to communicate well and support your peers by being part of our experienced team and enjoys all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance work, who will use their initiative, experience, and technical knowledge to ensure accurate first-time fixes to a high standard of service and repair workmanship.
Servicing and replacing timing belts, rebuilding the occasional engine and diagnosing electrical faults, in an efficient, timely manner and to liaise with the Front of House Service Advisor team, giving feedback on technical information for detailed customer invoicing.
Being familiar with brands such as Audi, BMW & Mercedes and the JLR group vehicles, an MOT tester or EV trained, or working with social media would be an advantage but is not essential, a passion for cars and a willingness to learn is, in order to utilise some of the best training providers available.
* Extensive industry knowledge and experience
* Relevant motor qualifications
* Full Driving Licence
* Right to work in the UK
* *Does this sound like you?*
If everything above sounds an excellent opportunity and you are interested in applying, get in touch!
*Application procedure:*
Please send an up-to-date CV and if your application is successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview at the premises, which may be followed by a short technical review.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, Stourbridge Automotive Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
*Application question(s):*
* Do you have experience working on Audi, BMW, Mercedes, or JLR group
* Do you have an automotive qualification of City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent automotive qualification?
* How many years of experience do you have working as a qualified Vehicle Technician?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Vehicle Technician