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Motorcycle Technician Job in Southampton

Hampshire
Southampton
Service Department, Motorcycle Dealership
£40000 per annum
145906
Motorcycle Technician Required in Southampton, Hampshire
  • Basic Salary: Up to £40,000 
  • Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Franchised Motorcycle Dealership
  • Fantastic Workshop Facility
Our client is a well know family business based in the Southampton area of Hampshire, covering the Dorset, the New Forest and South-West Hampshire area. They’ve been serving customers from Holbury to Hythe & Lyndhurst to Lymington for the past 17 years.

They are currently seeking a Motorcycle Mechanic for their busy workshop. They represent a number of world renown motorcycle manufacturers, who provides a range of motorbikes for sport, touring and adventure purposes.

They recognise that a successful business is built around the quality and contentment of its staff. They have a brilliant workshop facility which has benefited from recent development.

Our client provides an excellent atmosphere, with opportunity for future development as a Motorcycle Mechanic. If you’ve worked with Motorbikes and have relevant qualifications, get in contact today!

Our client may consider Vehicle Technicians with Car mechanics experience to move into the motorcycle industry, dependent on experience and motorcycle knowledge.

What’s in it for you as a Motorcycle Technician?
  • A Competitive Basic Salary – Basic Salary up to £40,000
  • Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • 20 days holiday + bank holiday
  • Continuous Manufacturer Training
  • A supportive Management Structure
  • Full Systems & Process Training
  • Company Pension
  • Future Development Opportunities with Group.
Duties of a Motorcycle Technician with our Client
  • To facilitate the repair and diagnosis of Motorcycle faults of both franchised manufacturer Motorbikes
  • Road tests
  • Bulb inspection
  • Throttle inspection
  • Clutch inspection
  • Chain and sprockets inspection
  • Tyre inspection
  • Wheel bearings inspection
  • Battery inspection
  • Brake pads/callipers/discs inspection
  • Suspension inspection
  • Exhaust inspection
  • Control cable inspection
  • Steering head bearings strip, clean and grease
  • Rear suspension linkage strip, clean and grease
  • Oil and filter change
  • Coolant replacement
  • Brake and clutch fluid replacement
  • Air filter replacement
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Valve clearance check
  • Carburettor or throttle body balance adjustment
  • Detailed fault history check, clear and reset
  • Fork oil replacement
  • Ensure that any bikes are repaired and serviced in a timely manner.
  • Develop and upkeep a high level of technical competence
  • Liaise with the Service Advisor’s and Service Manager regarding any issues
  • Provide a knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient service to all workshop customers
What our client expects of their Motorcycle Technician
  • NVQ / IMI Level 3 Qualifications or equivalent, Level 2 and unqualified Motorcycle Mechanics may be considered dependent on experience – preferably in Motorcycle and Maintenance Repair
  • Ideally Class 1 and Class 2 MOT licence
  • Previous experience working within Motorcycles is preferable, Car Mechanics considered
  • Excellent Communications skills
  • Be able to work both independently and as a team
  • Can adhere to a specific working process
  • Be willing to develop and expand on your mechanical knowledge
  • Full UK Motorcycle Licence.
This vacancy is based near Southampton and our Client is ideally looking for motor trade experienced applicants however we may have opportunities for other experience levels such as NVQ level 1, 2 and 3 in light vehicle & Motorcycle maintenance and repair.

We will not send your CV to a job until we have spoken to you, so it is imperative that you provide a daytime contact number preferably your mobile number.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Motorcycle Technician and Motorcycle Mechanic Jobs, or others we have Totton, Southampton and Hampshire do not hesitate to contact Kinga Csipetics at Perfect Placement today.

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