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Vehicle Technician Job in Kettering

Northamptonshire
Kettering
Service Department, Independent Garage
£40000 per annum
149213
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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Kettering Independent Garage 
  • Basic Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • No weekend work
  • Opportunity for further training and qualifications, including MOT Tester License 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy, well-established independent garage in the Kettering area.

The successful individual will be an experienced and capable Vehicle Technician who can confidently carry out a wide range of servicing, diagnostic, maintenance and repair work.
A current Class 4 MOT Tester licence would be highly desirable, with individuals expected to provide evidence of recent MOT testing experience and current DVSA certification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs across a variety of vehicles
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment
  • Carry out MOT testing and MOT-related repairs where qualified
  • Replace brakes, tyres, cambelts and clutches
  • Carry out engine repairs, including head gasket replacement
  • Undertake gearbox replacement and associated repairs
  • Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems, including re-gassing
  • Carry out welding and other general mechanical repairs where required
  • Complete work efficiently, accurately and to a high standard
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
  • Complete accurate job documentation and communicate work required clearly
Requirements:
  • At least 3 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician
  • Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
  • Strong experience carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs
  • Confident working on brakes, tyres, MOT repairs, cambelts, clutches and head gasket replacements
  • Additional experience with air conditioning systems, re-gassing and welding would be advantageous
  • A current Class 4 MOT Tester licence is desirable
  • C&G or NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology is preferred, although proven experience will also be considered
  • A full UK driving licence
If you are an experienced Technician without an MOT licence, there may also be an opportunity to undertake the DVSA MOT Tester training in the future.

Benefits:
  • Up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications and skill level
  • Every weekend off
  • Company pension
  • Employee discounts
  • Discounted parts
  • Free MOTs
  • On-site parking
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a Monday-to-Friday role with no weekend working, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Kettering and Northamptonshire today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.
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