Vehicle​/Master Vehicle Technician Renault

Shelbourne Motors is one of Northern Ireland’s most progressive and award-winning automotive groups. Operating across two state-of-the-art locations, we proudly represent Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Renault, Dacia and Maxus
, alongside our Auto Select used car supermarkets and our expanding Fleet (fleet4u) and Rental (SVRgo) divisions.

Recently, Shelbourne Motors has undergone a major period of transformation and recognition.

Most recently, we were proudly awarded:

• Dealer Group of the Year 2024 & 2025
• EV Dealer of the Year 2025
• Best Marketing Campaign 2025
• Business Eye –
  Northern Ireland’s Fastest Growing Family Business
• AM Awards –
  Highly Commended:
  Best Marketing Strategy

Our people, ambition, and long-term vision drive our success: to become the most trusted, customer-centred, and sustainable automotive group.

Our mission and values place customer experience, innovation, teamwork and zero-emissions leadership at the heart of everything we do. We are now seeking a Vehicle/ Master Vehicle Technician to join our team in Portadown or Newry.

As a Shelbourne Motors Master Technician, you will be responsible for accurately diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults on customers’ cars. You must ensure a fantastic standard of work and aim for a first-time fix, every time. This is a great opportunity for a Master Technician who is looking to keep up to date with modern vehicle technologies and develop skills in a multi-franchise environment.

Applications from experienced technicians with ambition to develop to Master Technician level are welcome with training available for the right candidate.

• Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components and diagnosing issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and confirming that defects have been resolved.
• Training other members of the team in various diagnostic and repair methods.
• Liaising with the vehicle manufacturer and customers to accurately communicate faults and repairs needed.
• Recording test results and findings and maintaining records to manufacturer requirements.
• Assisting in workshop planning and the pre-diagnosis of vehicle faults, including the speculative ordering of parts, to ensure a first-time fix.
• Road testing vehicles to check repairs.

Essential skills

• A minimum of Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 and solid, proven work experience with one of the leading vehicle manufacturers, achieving Diagnostic level.
• Ability to work in a competent and efficient manner both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to follow checklists and ensure that all procedures are completed.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and listening skills.
• A high level of organisation.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with manufacturers and customers.
• An understanding of great customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.

We may consider experienced vehicle technicians who want to develop themselves to the diagnostic/master level by attending dealership training.

Why Shelbourne?

As one of the fastest-growing motor retailers in Northern Ireland, we offer a competitive package for this role which will include but isn’t limited to:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing with long service)
• Company pension scheme

If you have what it takes to join a proactive professional company and feel that you will be an asset to our company, we would like to hear from you.

Location Portadown or Newry

Salary From £16.50-£18.00 per hour

Benefits Early finish Fridays (30.0pm)30 days Annual Leave (increasing with length of service)
Employer Pension Contributions
Staff preferential vehicle purchase schemes
Free employer car parking
Nissan training

Shelbourne Motors Limited trading as Shelbourne Motors Portadown, Shelbourne Motors Nissan, Shelbourne Motors Newry, and Fleet4u is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Shelbourne Motors Ltd to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction…