Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician

Technician – Waylands Kia, Reading

Are you ambitious, a team‑player, and driven to deliver a first‑class service to our customers? If so, you could be just who we at Waylands Automotive are looking for.

We are looking to recruit a fully skilled Technician to work alongside our existing dedicated team at our Kia dealership in Reading. The successful candidate will be time served and hold NVQ or equivalent qualifications to Level 3.

Waylands is a successful and growing motor retail group, with 15 representation points across the Thames Valley and the M4 corridor, extending into South Wales.

You must be able to use current diagnostic equipment, have a proven track record in delivering ‘right first time’ work and have good communication skills. In this role you will work towards productivity and efficiency targets, and repair and service customer vehicles. Main dealer experience would be preferred; however full training will be given. A full driving licence is essential.

• Mon‑Fri 8:30am‑5pm, plus alternate Saturdays on a rota basis (40 hours per week)
• Generous basic salary of £32‑£40k, plus department bonus.
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
• Life insurance 3× salary

Waylands are an independent family‑owned car dealer. Our company value “our people are at the heart of our success” was demonstrated recently when we won the AM Dealer Group of the Year award for the sixth year running. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.