Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Location: SO16 Portswood Southampton
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Vehicle Technician required by our client, a well-established main dealership in Southampton, Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a high-performing team, with structured training and competitive pay.
Benefits:
* Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 basic, depending on experience, with an OTE up to £42,000
* Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
* 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00am to 1:00pm, paid at overtime rate (1.5x)
* Overtime opportunities and additional pay structures
* Performance-based bonus potential
* MOT bonus earnings
* Structured career development programmes
* Continuous manufacturer-standard training
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days plus bank holidays
* Family-friendly benefits, healthcare cash plan and life insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discounts on new and used vehicle purchases, servicing and parts
* Additional retail discounts and perks
Duties as a Vehicle Technician:
* The Vehicle Technician will carry out full vehicle examinations, including electronic vehicle health checks
* Diagnose non-routine defects and faults in the workshop and during road tests
* Complete repairs and servicing to technical standards and in line with quality procedures
* Provide knowledgeable, courteous and efficient service to colleagues and workshop customers
* Liaise with the front-of-house team to keep them updated on vehicle progress and completed work
* Discuss technical issues and completed works with customers when requested
* Provide technical advice and support to workshop apprentices
* Work with the wider workshop team to improve methods of work and efficiency
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a main dealer or franchise environment
* Relevant formal qualification: NVQ Level 3, IMI or City & Guilds
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to first-time fix
* Customer focus with clear communication skills
* Ability to follow strict technical procedures and guidelines
* MOT licence highly advantageous
* Full UK driving licence with confident driving manner
* Team player mindset, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge
Contact Kinga Cspietics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity.
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