Vehicle Technician

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent automotive dealership is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team in Preston. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a variety of vehicles to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 qualification and experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 and a realistic OTE of up to £50,000, along with various employee benefits including a company pension scheme and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Paid overtime for Saturday working

Uncapped Technician bonus

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Access to benefits platform

On-demand dental services

range of optional benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Technician or mechanic.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on vehicles.
• Measure, test, and diagnose vehicle faults.
• Repair vehicles and replace parts as needed.
• Document all service and repair operations.
• Operate safely according to health and safety standards.
• Identify additional work requirements using EVHC.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair work

Customer service

Health and safety standards

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? Johnsons Cars, we're not just selling cars; we're creating exceptional experiences for our customers.

Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.

Now, we want you to be a part of our journey as aVehicle Technicianat our SeatDealership inPreston

Basic Salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience with realistic OTE of up to £50,000

Why Johnsons Cars?

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest:

• Overtime:Paid overtime for Saturday working and approved additional hours.
• Industry leading bonus scheme:uncapped Technician bonus with realistic bonus earnings of £12,000 per annum.
• Birthday Leave:We know family time is important to our people, so on your birthday you get an extra paid day off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
• Company Pension Scheme:You will be entered into our Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Staff Discounts:Enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
• More Discounts: Access to our benefits platform where you can take advantage of a host of different discounts from fitness gadgets to your weekly loaf.
• Dentist on Demand:Your health is important to us, and that includes your dental health. All employees have access to on-demand dental services.
• Optional Benefits:We offer a range of optional benefits, including healthcare cash plans.

Role and Responsibilities:

• To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on motor vehicles of all types to the highest standard to meet company and franchise requirements
• Measure, test and diagnose vehicle faults
• Repair diagnosed vehicles, replace parts, lubricants and consumables
• Record all service and repair operations as required by the company and the manufacturer
• Work in a safe and professional manor, operating to health and safety standards
• Identify additional work and maintenance requirements on vehicles using an established EVHC process

The ideal candidate will:

• Be qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
• Have previous experience working in a Technician or mechanic role
• Take responsibility for the safety, standard and quantity of their work
• Hold a full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:

• A market leading bonus plan and good basic salary as well as paid overtime for rota Saturday morning giving you a realistic OTE of £45,000 - £50,000
• Excellent training with Johnson's cars and the manufacturer, taking our colleagues all the way to Master technician and beyond.
• 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of serviceli>
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. by joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

The Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday entitlement

Staff Discounts

Johnsons Benefits Platform

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