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Vehicle Technician Job in Portsmouth

Hampshire
Portsmouth
Service Department, Car Dealership
£41000 - £46000 per annum
143948
Join a leading dealership as a Vehicle Technician in Portsmouth and take your automotive career to the next level. Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Vehicle Technician to join their high-performing team and provide exceptional service to their valued customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Technicians looking to work within a well-established, reputable brand that invests in its staff through ongoing training and competitive salaries.

Benefits of working as a Vehicle Technician:
  • Competitive basic salary up to £41,000 dependent on experience
  • Monday - Friday 8:00 - 17:00, 1-in-3 Saturdays 8:00 - 13:00, paid at overtime rate.
  • Overtime opportunities with additional pay
  • MOT bonus earnings
  • Market leading pay structure
  • Structured career development programmes
  • Continuous manufacturer-standard training
  • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays
  • Family-friendly benefits including enhanced leave options
  • Healthcare cash plan and life insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff discounts on new and used vehicle purchases, servicing, and parts
  • Various retail discounts and perks
Duties of the Vehicle Technician:
  • Conducting full examinations of vehicles (including electronic vehicle health checks).
  • Identify non-routine defects and faults either in the workshop or during vehicle road tests.
  • Undertake timely repair and servicing of customer vehicles in accordance with technical standards.
  • Provide a knowledgeable, courteous, responsive, and efficient service to all colleagues and workshop customers. 
  • Work closely with the front of house service team, ensuring they are kept informed of the progress on customer vehicles and are fully briefed on work completed.
  • Discuss technical issues/works directly with customers when requested
  • Offer technical advice and support to workshop apprentices
  • Work with the wider workshop team to design and implement new methods of work to improve efficiency.  
Requirements of this Vehicle Technician role: 
  • Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician within a main dealer or franchise environment
  • Relevant formal qualification such as 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 would be highly advantageous
  • Full UK driving licence with a confident driving manner
  • Passionate about the automotive industry and eager to develop skills
  • Team player who supports colleagues and shares knowledge
We invite interested Technicians to contact us to learn more about this exciting Vehicle Technician role. Our expert automotive recruitment team is here to guide you through the application process and help you secure your next career move.

If you are an experienced Technician eager to join a reputable dealership and enjoy a rewarding work environment, contact Kinga Csipetics today to find out more about this vacancy.

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