Diagnostic Technician

Swansway Garages Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive service provider in Preston is seeking a Diagnostic Technician. You will carry out service, repair, and pre-delivery inspection checks for vehicles while working closely with the Service Advisor team. The ideal candidate has an L3 qualification in vehicle service and repair, with at least 3 years of experience, preferably in a franchised dealership. Join a family-oriented company that offers various benefits including a pension scheme and weekly discounts on products and services.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Increased holidays with service

Cycle to work scheme

Annual flu jab

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally in a franchised dealership.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out route service works as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Provide regular work status updates.
• Complete relevant service documentation in line with dealership requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

L3 qualification in vehicle service and repair

Job description

Overview

As a Diagnostic Technician reporting into the Aftersales Manager your main responsibilities will be the ongoing service, repair and pre-delivery inspection checks of vehicles. Working closely with the Workshop Controller you will work through your allocated jobs and feedback to the front of house Service Advisor team with any additional works or escalation the customer needs to be made aware of. As part of our service to all our customers we offer a ‘see it now’ service where we record on camera any work that needs to be completed on customers vehicles as well as vehicle health checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out route service works as per manufacturer guidelines
• Provide additional work detail to customers and/or Service Advisors
• Provide regular work status updates
• Complete pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
• Ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others
• Check level and quality of work through use of diagnostic equipment and road testing vehicles after work has been carried out
• Complete relevant service documentation (Job sheets, PDI's, service reports) in line with HSO, warranty and Dealership requirements
• Accurately complete job cards and DISS reports, including any written descriptions of faults found or repairs completed

Qualifications

• L3 qualification in vehicle service and repair
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Vehicle Technician (franchised dealership preferred)
• Team player
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal
• ‘Can do’ attitude
• Must hold a valid driving licence

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (death in service benefit)
• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services

When you join Swansway, you’re joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!