Job Title: Car Mechanic
Location: Northampton
Pay/Day rate/Salary: £30,000 £35,000 per annum DOE
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 (Saturdays on rota)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)
We are hiring for a Car Mechanic who has a recognised motor industry qualification and can work on modern vehicle diagnostic and repair systems in Northampton. This is a dealership-based technician role and you will be using both manufacturer and personal tools to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs to high standards.
Duties of a Vehicle Technician
In this role, you will be working in the workshop team to ensure vehicle servicing and repairs are completed accurately and efficiently. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
2. Performing thorough vehicle health checks and reporting issues to the Service Advisor
3. Working to manufacturer service and repair standards
4. Completing job cards and service reports with accuracy
5. Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations
Skills and experience of a Vehicle Technician
As a Vehicle Technician, you need to have experience with:
1. Routine vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs
2. Diagnostic systems and fault-finding processes
It would be beneficial to the Vehicle Technician role if you also had:
1. NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
2. MOT Tester certification (Class 4)
3. Manufacturer-specific training (desirable but not essential)
What the client offers a Vehicle Technician
This client offers:
* A competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience
* Bonus schemes based on performance and productivity
* Manufacturer-led training and career progression opportunities
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