Mechanic

Vertu Motors plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Tees Valley is looking for a Service and Maintenance Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring high standards of service, and requires a relevant qualification along with recent experience. The ideal candidate will receive a competitive salary and enjoy benefits such as career development opportunities, flexible working options, and comprehensive support for personal growth.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible working options

Manufacturer training

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Tool insurance

Share incentive scheme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant automotive qualification required.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair is essential.
• Own toolkit is necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to high standards.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience built on trust and honesty.
• Achieve quality workmanship and first-time fixes.

Skills

Recent experience as a Vehicle Technician

Full UK driving licence

Own toolkit

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Vertu CUPRA Darlington

Join our friendly and supportive team at Vertu CUPRA Darlington as a valued Service and Maintenance Technician.

We offer:

• A competitive basic salary between £28,840 – £36,200 (based on your skills and experience)
• A £2,500welcome bonus after your first month
• A £2,500retention bonus after your 13th month

What the role involves

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A relevant qualification (Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3)
• Recent experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Your own toolkit
• A full UK driving licence

Why join us?

At Vertu Motors, we believe in supporting your growth and wellbeing. You can expect:

• 33 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service – time to rest and recharge
• Flexible working options, helping you balance work and life in a way that suits you
• Manufacturer training (including dedicated EV and electrical training) to keep your skills future‑ready
• Career development opportunities, including our Evolution Management Development programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, so you can focus on your family without extra worry
• Tool insurance to protect your equipment
• Share incentive scheme to invest in our shared success
• Pension scheme to support your long‑term financial wellbeing
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at major retailers
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme with exclusive discounts on cars from our range

With over 190 locations across England and Scotland, we offer plenty of opportunities for progression and career growth.

Ready to apply?

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.

Take the next step in your career with Vertu CUPRA Darlington – we’d love to hear from you.