Vehicle Technician

Renault Retail Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Watford is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their workshop. The role requires expertise in servicing, maintenance, and repairs, with a focus on efficiency and first-time fixes. A competitive salary of £37,000 per annum plus overtime and bonuses is offered. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including a heavily subsidised loan car scheme, 25 days of annual leave, and professional growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a UK driving license.

Benefits

Heavily Subsidised Loan Car Scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with life assurance cover

Cycle-to-Work scheme, including e-bikes

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ level III in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Must have own tools.
• Full UK Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Maintain optimal efficiencies and first-time fix standards.
• Carry out diagnostic test drives.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostic Tests

MOT Tester Certification

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level III in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Technician
Watford, WD18
Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm
1-in-4 Sat mornings on rota 8:30am to 12:30pm
£37,000 pa + overtime & uncapped bonus, OTE £41,000 pa
Heavily Subsidised Loan Car Scheme

Renault Watford seeks a Vehicle Technician to join our dealership’s workshop.

The role involves routine servicing, maintenance and repair of cars to the highest standards whilst maintaining optimal efficiencies and first‑time fix.

Candidates should have a City & Guilds or NVQ level III in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and be equipped with own tools. A full UK Driver’s licence (manual plus automatic) is also needed in order to carry out diagnostic test drives. Applicants with a current MOT Tester Certification will be prioritised for consideration.

The hours for this job are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm with 30 min lunch, plus 1-in-4 Saturday mornings on rota, 8:30am to 12:30pm.

In return we offer a basic salary of £37,000 per annum plus 1-in-4 Saturday overtime paid at time-and-a-half.

We operate a monthly efficiency bonus that is paid on top of this which add circa £4,000-£6,000 pa to your earnings.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Technicians that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to buy or sell additional days).
• Pension scheme with life assurance cover.
• Heavily subsidised loan car scheme, with the option to add low‑price monthly car insurance.
• Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars.
• Structured career ladder with world‑class training.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, including e‑bikes.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Eye‑test voucher scheme.
• A well‑supported working environment with modern tools and the latest equipment.

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