Vehicle Technician / MOT – Vauxhall

Salary

• Basic Salary from £27,000 up to £40,000
• Giving OTE of £39,000 £52,000 – Dependent on Skills & Experience

Hours

• Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Half an Hour Unpaid Lunch Break
• 2 days per week starting at 8am (as per the rota)
• NO WEEKENDS!

Car Dealership: SLM Vauxhall Hasting, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7SQ

Other benefits of working at SLM Vauxhall

• Health care cash plan
• Mental and physical health support provided by BEN
• Additional holiday for extended service
• Birthday off
• Retail offers and vouchers
• Eligibility to join our car scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Free MOT for employees
• Opportunity to progress and develop through training courses
• Apprentice Technician Mentoring Scheme
• Discounted aftersales, service, repairs and parts
• Company pension scheme

The role

Depending on your skill level and experience the role will involve:

• Utilising your technical knowledge to carry out services, repairs and maintenance on customer vehicles, including minor and major mechanical work
• Complete electrical and engine repair work
• Meet and discuss the vehicle and repairs needed with the customer when necessary
• Carry out road tests of customer vehicles after work has been carried out
• Using advanced diagnostic equipment to fault find items relevant to the franchise brand
• Ability to complete a Vehicle Health Checks
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards to health and safety

What we’re looking for in a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent
• Ability to complete motor vehicle repairs and routine maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to work effectively within a team and ensure industry leading customer service
• Accuracy in using our online VHC Video System
• Strong communication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to use own initiative and work under minimum supervision
• Full UK driving licence

About SLM

Vauxhall Hastings is part of SLM Group which continues to be run as a family company and has grown to include sites across the South East and East Anglia. SLM Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who aim to continuously improve our diverse and inclusive workforce to ensure every employee feels valued.