Are you ready to take the next step in your career with up to £5,000 per year investment in your training and progression to Master Technician and EV specialisms? Maybe you are currently working for an independent dealer and want to experience a franchised workshop without the pressure, or alternatively, turbocharge the investment in your training.
A long-serving member of our team, who we promoted to Master Technician, is moving to the north of England, as we are looking for someone to join our team who shares our vision. We look to create a friendly and enjoyable working environment in a recently refurbished workshop, valuing the quality of the workmanship.
Whether you have just completed your apprenticeship or are an experienced vehicle technician, if you take pride in delivering the best quality workmanship we would love to meet you.
County Garage Ford is a family-owned, award-winning Ford Dealership established in 1962, and recently rated one of the top Ford dealerships in the UK, picking up the Ford President's award for customer satisfaction for the last 3 years running. We offer job security in a stable working environment.
The Motor Vehicle Technician role
The role involves delivering a high level of workmanship in vehicle maintenance, service, and diagnostic routines. We are looking for a genuine enthusiasm to take on all types of work on a vehicle, with a tenacious attitude to get vehicles fixed right the first time.
You will be supported by our friendly team, with a vast experience of working on both Ford vehicles and other brands. We have an average length of service of 11 years across the dealership.
To improve our customer experience, you would also be required to complete an electronic video health check on every vehicle serviced, in order for the customer to view the condition of their vehicle. We appreciate that you need the best tools to do the job, so you will be working with the latest diagnostic equipment and special tools in our workshop, which was refurbished earlier this year.
The role also requires you to be proficient in using web-based applications and you would need to hold a full driving licence. Level 3 NVQ/VRQ or equivalent in vehicle technician/ mechanical, maintenance and repairs required.
Training and Investment
To continue your personal development, you would be registered with the Henry Ford Academy to both benefit from training on new technologies and progress through the different levels of technician qualifications with up to £5,000 annual investment in training and training path to Ford Master Technician accreditation. Courses are delivered both virtually and at Ford's state-of-the-art training academy.
Working hours
Working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, plus Saturday mornings on a rota system of one in two Saturdays from 8 am - 12 pm. 30 days holiday including bank holiday, company pension, flexible time adjustments for family and social events.
Benefits
* Work-life balance respected
* Achievable non-pressure bonus schemes
* 30-day holiday, including bank holiday
* Company pension
* Flexible time adjustment system
* Discounts on vehicles, servicing and parts for household members
* Discount shopping scheme
* Close to local amenities and a 2-minute walk from to beach front
If you feel this is a role that you could be enthusiastic about and you have the required qualifications and experience, then please email your CV.
*Joining bonus payable at £1,000 after 3 months and £1,000 after 9 months