Vehicle Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,076 - £37,770 per year, based on skills and experience, for a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service. The position provides extensive benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Apply now to elevate your career!

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• Must have current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• MOT licence is mandatory.
• Must possess your own set of tools.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to the highest standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Achieve quality workmanship and first-time fixes.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

MOT licence

Full UK driving licence

Own set of tools

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Vertu Hyundai Silverlink

Here at Vertu Hyundai Silverlink have a great opportunity for Vehicle Technician to join our award winningdealership!

We are offering a basic salary between £30,076 - £37,770 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 42 hours working week - Monday - Friday only! Plus an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

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.

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

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT licence
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

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.

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