Overview
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic in Stevenage – full-time permanent role. 40 hours per week. We offer a competitive basic salary with an OTE of £38,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience and productivity level), plus a generous uncapped bonus scheme with opportunities for overtime for those who wish to work additional hours. Benefits include a £2,000 joining bonus*, 25 Days Holiday Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount on Vehicles and Servicing, Career Development.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections, repairs and services to the highest standards within scheduled times, meeting company and franchise standards.
* Ensure all Vehicle Health Checks are completed accurately.
* Take responsibility for ensuring all jobs are completed to a good standard.
* Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
* Adhere to strict Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
* Work effectively within a team.
* MOT Card preferable but not essential.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
Join Gates – Benefits
* Joining family run business with over 102 years of history.
* Company pension scheme.
* New and used vehicle purchase schemes for you and your family.
* Discounted Service and Repairs for employees and qualifying relatives.
* Tool Insurance cover.
* Modules in electric vehicle servicing and repair; preparing you for the electric revolution.
* Opportunity to be trained as an MOT tester.
And as a rewarding start, we will offer you a £2,000 joining bonus, T&C’s apply*.
*Starting bonus of £2,000 (gross) is applicable to new starting Vehicle Service Technicians at Gates from the 1st October 2023 only. The Vehicle Service Technician should not currently be employed by a Ford dealer. Once a job offer has been made and accepted, and they start work with us, an introductory commission of £1,000 will be paid to them upon completion of one months’ service, with a further £1,000 payment on successful completion of their probationary period. Starting bonus payments for rejoining Motor Vehicle Technicians will be at the discretion of a Managing Director.
Gates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Our hiring decisions are made using an unbiased approach and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates to feel welcome.
Reasonable adjustments: All interviews assess the skills of the job itself and should not put you at a disadvantage of your disability/condition. If you require reasonable adjustment, please let us know so we can accommodate you. To do this, please include your reasonable adjustment requirements during the application stage or contact the person who offered you an interview. You do not have to disclose your condition when you are applying for a role with us. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Join Our Team For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, feel free to reach out. Reg. Office: Gates Corner, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EG. Registered in England. Company Reg. No. 245843. FCA Reg. No 311218 | VAT Reg. No GB 246 1372 72
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