Vehicle Technician

Job Title:

Vehicle Technician

Location:

Guildford
Salary:
Basic salary up to £40,000 + bonuses + company benefits

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8am – 5:30pm, Saturday mornings on rota paid as overtime (1 in
4)
Hawkfield Recruitment is working with an established dealership in Guildford who are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their Aftersales team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician with strong diagnostic skills to join an exciting manufacturer, offering a basic salary of up to £40,000.
You will be joining an established workshop and carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and complex diagnostic work to a high manufacturer standard.
Responsibilities of the Vehicle Technician:
Carry out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs to manufacturer standards
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately and efficiently
Carry out complex diagnostic work using manufacturer diagnostic equipment
Complete repairs following successful fault diagnosis
Carry out vehicle inspections and identify additional work where required
Complete repair and maintenance work efficiently and to a high standard
Ensure all work is accurately documented
Work closely with the Workshop Controller and Service team
Ensure vehicles are repaired correctly first time wherever possible
Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
Follow manufacturer processes and workshop procedures
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
Work effectively as part of the wider workshop team

What We're Looking For:

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Previous main dealer experience would be highly advantageous but isn't essential
Previous manufacturer diagnostic training or accreditation would be advantageous
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship
Good communication and teamwork skills
Full UK Driving Licence
What's On

Offer:

Basic salary of up to £40,000 (negotiable)
Competitive bonus scheme
Saturday mornings paid as additional overtime (1 in
4)
Monday to Friday 8am – 5:30pm
42.5-hour working week
Up to 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Employer pension contributions
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
£500 employee referral scheme
Staff discounts on MOTs and repairs
Staff vehicle purchase scheme
Full uniform provided
Manufacturer training and ongoing career development
Opportunity to work with a leading prestige automotive manufacturer
This position would suit an experienced Technician who is confident with diagnostics and fault finding and is looking to continue developing their technical career within a prestige main dealer environment.
Please know that once you have applied for the Diagnostic Technician job, more in-depth details will be given about the salary, bonus structure, dealership and career progression, so please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Hawkfield Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Automotive Recruitment agency, acting on behalf of our clients. If you are interested in this position, please click  APPLY  – alternatively, contact Jack Broomfield at Hawkfield Recruitment to discuss this role in more detail.