Backshift Vehicle Technician - 4 Days, No Weekends

Vertu Motors plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to high standards, complemented by a competitive salary between £35,000 – £39,000 and a sign-on bonus. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, tool insurance, and access to full manufacturer training. This position is perfect for candidates looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 is required.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician is essential.
• A full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to high standards.
• Ensure first-time fix with a focus on quality of work.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Own Set of Tools

Job description

Vertu Toyota Glasgow

Our Vehicle Technicians play a vital role within the Aftersales function, delivering an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust.

Schedule

4 Day Working Week – Working Monday – Thursday between the hours of 5pm – 3am.

Salary & Bonus

40 hour week, basic salary between £35,000 – £39,000 with 12% shift allowance plus company benefits.

Sign on bonus – £1,500 paid in month one and £1,500 paid in month 13.

Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Technician you will be a key member of our team, maintaining, servicing and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. You will need to have excellent knowledge across all areas of the job and be comfortable carrying out all aspects of the role from straight forward service to repair, with first time fix and quality of work at the forefront of everything you do.

Qualifications

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Own Set of Tools
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to recharge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
• Access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward, including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
• Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave – enabling you to enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
• Share incentive scheme – invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success.
• Tool Insurance Programme – protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
• Pension scheme – invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
• Online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
• Preferential service rates – as a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle.
• Colleague purchase scheme – enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range.

Apply

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.