Mechanic

Vertu Motors plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national automobile retailer seeks a Service and Maintenance Technician to join their Carlisle team. This role offers an attractive basic salary up to £42,000, a £1000 sign-on bonus, and flexible working hours with no Saturdays required. Candidates should have their own tools and a full UK driving licence. Additional skills like an MOT licence or EV qualification are a plus. Employees benefit from extensive training, generous annual leave, and various perks, making this an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Manufacturer training

Management development program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool insurance programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Own a complete set of tools to perform vehicle maintenance.
• Possess a valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles for customers.
• Work with both independent garage and franchised dealer experience.

Skills

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

MOT Licence

EV Qualification

Job description

Vertu Vauxhall Carlisle

Join our team at Vertu Vauxhall Carlisle and become a valued Service and Maintenance or Diagnostic Technician.

We are offering a basic salary up to£42,000depending on skills and experience.We’re also offering a £1000 sign‐on bonus.You’ll receive £1000 when you join us and an additional £1000 in month 13 of your employment.

We offer NO WORKING ON SATURDAYS. We also offer a range of working patterns including flexible working hours, 4 Day Week and other part‑time options. Get in touch with us and we can agree a working pattern that suits you!

As a Vehicle Technician you will be a key member of our team, Maintaining, Servicing and Repairing vehicles for our valued customers. Whether you have experience from an independent garage or franchised dealer we would love to hear from you.

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

• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Additional Skills and Qualifications such as an Mot Licence or EV Qualification would be beneficial. We also offer an attractive Bonus Scheme to further enhance your earning potential

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 re charge 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

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

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.