Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive retailer in Slough is looking for a Vehicle Technician to provide exceptional customer service while ensuring quality workmanship. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,800 to £43,800, dependent on skills and qualifications, alongside an impressive set of benefits including flexibility, training, and development opportunities. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and have current experience in the field. This is a great chance to grow your career within a national company with numerous opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to full manufacturer training

Management development program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool insurance program

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Own tools are necessary.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with Mercedes Benz is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experience built on trust and honesty.
• Quality workmanship to achieve first-time fixes.
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

Full UK driving licence

Own set of tools

Experience working on Mercedes Benz

Job description

Overview

Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough

Join our team at Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough and become a valued Vehicle Technician.

We are offering a basic salary between £38,800-£43,800 depending on skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to earn an additional over-performance bonus. We’re currently trialling closing on Saturday & Sundays, giving you time to recharge!

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

We're looking for technicians across all levels and packages on offer are dependent upon experience and qualifications; however, you can expect packages such as:

• Service and Maintenance Technician salary £38,800
• Mercedes Benz Qualified Systems Technician salary £41,800
• Mercedes Benz Qualified Diagnostic Technician salary £43,800

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience working on Mercedes Benz would be beneficial but is not essential

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 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
• Our commitment to you to provide 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
• An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
• Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success.
• Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
• Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
• Our 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 - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range

Responsibilities

Join our team and take your career to new heights with VertuMotors. 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!

Employment checks

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.

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