Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

Bristol (BS4)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, plus occasional Saturdays (8am to 12:30pm) paid at an overtime rate.

Salary: basic salary between £29,000 to £35,000- depending on experience plus achievable bonus scheme!

Our client

Our client is a family run multi-franchised dealership group which has been established for over 80 years. They sell and maintain new and used Renault, Dacia, Citroen, Peugeot and Volvo. The Bristol dealership has brand new state-of-the-art workshop with brand new equipment. Many of our clients’ employees have been with them for over 20 years, starting in junior roles and progressing into senior management. Our clients open and supportive management system provides a great place to realise your potential and unlock your career.

Benefits:

• Amazing progression opportunities
• Colleague Referral Bonus of up to £1,000
• Extensive Manufacturer Training
• Exclusive Discounts on New and Used vehicles
• Discount on MOT & Servicing (including your family)
• Cycle to work scheme
• A range of training and leadership development programmes
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit)
• Staff & Family Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme with access to a 24/7 helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders

Your role:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Conducting routine vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Completing pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and meet customer expectations
• Communicate with the Workshop Foreman if the repair diagnosis is more complex.
• Reporting any faults identified during servicing, PDI or repairs to the Workshop Controller or Line Manager
• Completing MOT documents accurately and in a timely manner
• Following all health and safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensures vehicle cleanliness is maintained during repair or maintenance work

About you:

To be considered for this role, you should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, preferably within a dealership
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and repair faults on a range of vehicles
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Full driving licence

A little bit about us...

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors.