Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Golf, Inc.; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled automotive technician with extensive experience in repair and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brakes, steering, electrical systems, and engine performance. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing a range of automotive issues while ensuring compliance with local certifications. This role offers an inclusive work environment and growth opportunities through training and mentorship.

Benefits

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience or certifications.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brakes and steering & suspension.
• Perform general automotive maintenance and tire repairs.
• Ensure compliance with current federal and state certifications.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire repair

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Engine performance

Automatic transmission/transaxle

Manual drivetrain/transmission

Automotive heating/AC

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

A.S.E. certification in at least 3 areas A1-A8

Job description

* Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.* Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair* Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair* Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair* Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.* Reading, writing and math skills.* Strong understanding of any of the following:* Electrical/electronic systems* Engine repair* Engine performance* Automatic transmission/transaxle* Manual drivetrain/transmission* Automotive heating/AC* 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program* A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred)* A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.* The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.* Corporate Social Responsibility activities.* A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.* Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.* A diverse and inclusive team.