Vehicle Technician opportunity in Swindon
Our client, a reputable family-run main dealership in Swindon, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their dedicated team. As a Vehicle Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality vehicle servicing, diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to manufacturer standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Optional overtime paid at time and a half
• Manufacturer-accredited training programmes, including ICE and hybrid/electric vehicle diagnostics
• Company pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with increasing entitlement based on length of service
• Staff purchase discounts
• On-site parking
• Access to a health and wellbeing programme
• Life insurance coverage
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable independent family-owned dealer group
• Working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings (overtime approved in advance)

Duties as a Vehicle Technician:

• Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on customer vehicles to manufacturer and company standards
• Accurately identify faults and report vehicle conditions, safety issues, and performance concerns to the Workshop Controller
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and productivity in a fast-paced dealership environment
• Support team objectives by working collaboratively and efficiently as a Vehicle Technician
• Assist with vehicle inspections and assessments, including MOT-related tasks (desirable but not essential)
• utilise diagnostic tools and equipment to resolve complex vehicle issues
• Keep thorough records of work carried out and parts used

Requirements:

• IMI/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Level 3 preferred)
• At least 1-2 years of practical experience in a main dealer or similar workshop environment
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• ACTIVATE MOT Smart Card (advantageous but not essential)
• Dedicated, motivated, and able to work well within a team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet targets
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures relating to vehicle repair and maintenance

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Swindon and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.

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