Our client, based in Wickford, Essex are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician (workshop based).  They specialise in vehicle maintenance and repairs/fleet management, as a  trusted partner to some of the UK’s most recognised names, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional service, fostering lasting relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. As a Vehicle Technician, you will report to the Workshop Manager and will look after client's light commercial vehicles (also cars). 

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting vehicles and diagnosing any required work.
• Discussing required repairs with admin team and customers.
• Calculating the expected time for repairs.
• Repairing or replacing components as required.
• Road testing vehicles to test repair work or diagnose.
• Fitting and servicing vehicle accessories, including parking sensors, cameras, towbars and reverse cameras.
• Performing service and vehicle system safety checks.
• Performing vehicle maintenance tasks, such as changing oil and air filters, brakes, clutch, gearbox, suspension and diagnostics as required.
• Cleaning and maintaining the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
• To carry out quality checks on all technician's work and discuss findings.
• When requested visit off site locations and carry out safety guidelines are adhered to both personal and team health and well-being is kept in mind
• MOT testing experience an advantage.
• Need to be Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician

Basic salary is up to £41k, (plus after probationary period you become eligible for their quarterly bonuses - £500 - £1,000). They also offer a £2000 sign-on bonus for new starters. £500 paid after 3-months, £1500 paid after 6-months! 

If you have  MOT tester also, that would be advantageous. 
The hours are  Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm. Saturday overtime is optional for staff members, but not obligatory. 

For further information apply today or contact Kim, ENS Commercial Recruitment, Southend.