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Vehicle Technician Job in Newport

Newport
Newport
Service Department, Car Dealership
£28000 - £37000 per annum
136235
Vehicle Technician required in Newport.
  • Starting basic salary likely to be between £25-28,000 plus overtime and bonuses providing additional earnings of £7-9,000 per annum.
  • Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break, and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 8.30am-12:30pm paid additionally at time and a half.
  • Access to manufacturer-accredited training/development.
Our client, a large multi-franchise approved car dealership in the Newport region, is currently looking to recruit a full Vehicle Technician to join their busy Service Department.
 
Reporting to the Workshop Controller and working as part of a large close-knit team, as a Vehicle Technician your main duties will include carrying out fault diagnosis, service, and repair as instructed to the standards laid down by the manufacturer and our client. You will need to ensure faults are accurately diagnosed and report to the Workshop Controller as required on vehicle condition, safety, reliability and performance. You will need to ensure that Health & Safety, as well as work quality procedures relating to the task at hand, are adhered to at all times.
 
To be eligible, you will need to live within a commutable distance of Newport and be fully qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 2 on equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair as a minimum and ideally hold at least 1 to 2 years practical workshop experience as a Vehicle Technician beyond your qualification. You must be able to produce high-quality work in a busy franchise dealer environment and be motivated to work in a KPI-focused team. You will have the capacity to structure and organise your workload and be an excellent team player. A UK driving license with minimal points is also essential. 
 
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle Technician, our client is offering…
  • Starting basic salary likely to be between £25-28,000 per annum.
  • Access to further overtime and bonuses providing additional earnings of £7-9,000 per annum.
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half rate.
  • 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. 
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Subsidised car option after 6 months of service.
  • Annual manufacturer training provided.
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with a long-established dealership.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break, and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 8.30am-12:30pm paid additionally at time and a half.
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