Job Title: Experienced Vehicle Technician/Mechanics
Location: Rowlands Castle, PO9 6BN
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job type: 45 hours per week (Mon – Fri 08:30 – 17:30 with one hour lunch. Saturday working every second Saturday 08:30 to 13:30)
Halls Garage – Rowlands Castle has been providing flexible, reliable and high-quality garage services to Rowlands Castle and the surrounding area for over 80 years.
Our ongoing investment in staff training and cutting-edge equipment ensures that we always provide a great service to our loyal customers. Whilst we support multiple brands, we specialise in German cars. We have opportunities to gain knowledge and experience whilst working in a progressive and rapidly growing business.
About the role:
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll be responsible for:
- Diagnosing faults on vehicles using cutting-edge equipment
- Conducting servicing and repairs to a full range of car brands from clutches, brakes to more complex diagnostics
- Carrying out road tests as necessary
- Ensuring all processes are followed and work completed accurately and on time
- Advising the Service Receptionists about required parts
- Communicating technical knowledge to service reception and customers when required
- Producing repair time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
About you:
To apply for this position, you must have:
- A proven track record working in a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic position
- Level 4 certificate (or equivalent)
- A high level of diagnostic capability
- The ability to draw upon past experience to troubleshoot issues
- An existing right to live and work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence (ideally clean)
In addition, a working knowledge of Mercedes Xentry, BMW ISTA, VAG ODIS would be an advantage but is not a requirement and training can be provided. All three systems are installed here, along with Autel, Snap-On and Launch diagnostic systems.
Main dealer experience from VW, Mercedes or BMW is again an advantage, but all backgrounds will be considered from small independents to main dealers.
A good understanding of vehicle networking, diagnostics, hybrid and electric vehicles will be an advantage.
An MOT licence is also an advantage, but not a necessity.
In addition, you will be:
- A problem-solver
- Someone who pays a lot of attention to detail
- Open to enhance skills and knowledge and continuous improvements
- Health and safety conscious
Our workshop is a friendly and personable business which thrives on repeat customer business so your ability to work as part of the team and on your own initiative is vital.
In return, we can offer you excellent remuneration, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, a happy working environment within a lovely village setting with great customer relationships.
Benefits:
- Use of trade discount on any parts
- Use of workshop for personal/family vehicles
- Free MOT on your personal car
- Uniform provided
If you meet the above criteria, we would love to talk with you!
Halls Garage are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us, including ID, driving license, qualifications and employment references.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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