Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2025
* Salary Dependent on experience - to be discussed at interview stage
* City Leeds
* Province West Yorkshire
* Country United Kingdom
* Postal Code LS10 2QD
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic tocome and join our team at Skoda Leeds.
We offer a market-leading salary and bonus scheme, with full details to be discussed during interview.
About the Business
Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in thesame family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be inthe top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have astable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years.We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care aboutour customers and have a can-do attitude.
Our recruitment philosophy is that werecruit forattitude and train for skills, which means that although we’re often lookingfor specific technical skills, if you are attracted by ourFamily Valuesof Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hearfrom you!
About You
Your duties will depend upon your experience and trainingbut as a skilled Technician/Mechanic, you will be able to undertake both minorand major mechanical faults (including engine repairs) and return vehicles backto manufacturer specification and standards.
We are welcoming applications from Technicians who are NVQlevel 3 trained or equivalent.
Experience working within a busy volume franchised dealerenvironment is an advantage but not crucial if you currently work at anindependent garage/dealer.
What will you need to succeed in the role:
Drive,passion and enthusiasm to succeed.
Demonstratecapability and confidence in using equipment within the workshop safely.
Atleast NVQ level 3trained with work experience in a franchised dealeror independent garage.
MOTTester preferred.
HighVoltage certification is desirable, but not expected
What we offer:
* Acompetitive salary and bonus package.
‘Welcomebonus’- All successful candidates will receive a £1000 ‘Welcome’ bonus intheir first months pay, followed by a further £1000 on completion of 12months at D M Keith.
Referralbonus: £1,000 on joining and £1,000 after 12 months for both the referrerand the joining technician.
Weoffer a retention scheme worth up to £10,000 which increases with lengthof service
Arange of training and leadership development programs
Manufacturertrainingforproduct knowledge to give you the technical skills you need to be workingfor part of a franchise
30days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length ofservice
Preferentialservice rates and repairs including family and friends vehicles.
Ifyou have worked in retail previously, you will be glad to know we closeEaster Sunday, Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Working hours:
Working hours are 8.30-5, Monday to Friday and alternate Saturday mornings.
If you are a skilled mechanic, we want to hear from you.
You will require a Full UK drivers’ licence and have yourown tools.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate onthe basis of race,ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disabilityor other characteristics.
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