Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Castleford, WF10

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience + time saved bonus

Schedule: Full time and permanent. Monday to Friday – Daytime shifts – 1 Saturday in every 4

Our client is an independent dealer group which operates a network of 61 dealership sites in the UK and Channel Islands.

To drive the standard in customer care. To provide technical advice and carry out vehicle inspections to provide a diagnosis, maintenance and repair work, according to our clients approved technical procedures, to keep vehicles in optimum working condition.

• Deliver the highest possible levels of technical advice, service and maintenance to all our clients customers.
• Work within the relevant protocols, as dictated by legislation, the company, the manufacturer and relevant suppliers always.
• Maintain comprehensive records, in an appropriate and timely fashion, and ensure colleagues do the same.
• Create and maintain a supportive culture for all colleagues in line with our clients PPA.
• Deliver all services in the most resource-effective manner possible.

• Fully qualified – City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent (candidates must have relevant certificates)
• Demonstrate ability to manage processes, administration and paperwork.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to support, coach, counsel and develop colleagues and junior team members.
• Full driving license held for a minimum of 6 months with fewer than 9 penalty points.
• Evidence of ‘Right to work in the UK

• Additional base salary is available depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance Related Time Saved Bonus (usually between £6,000-£8,000 annually)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) also an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme