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Vehicle Technician Job in Cardiff

Cardiff
Cardiff
Car Dealership, Service Department
£30000 - £36000 per annum
145487
Vehicle Technician - Cardiff
  • Salary: Up to £30,000 with a £36,000 on-target earnings. The bonus is uncapped, and current staff are earning plenty more!
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with 1 in 2 Saturdays 8.30am-12:30pm paid additionally at time and a half.
Our client, a large multi-franchise approved car dealership in the Cardiff region, is currently looking to recruit a fully qualified 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 or 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. 

For your hard work as a Vehicle Technician, our client is offering:
  • Starting basic salary likely to be £30,000 per annum; however, this is based on skill and qualifications.
  • Access to a bonus scheme providing additional earnings of £6,000 per annum (the bonus hasn't been missed in 5 years!)
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half. Lots available, increasing your earnings. 
  • 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 1 in 2 Saturday mornings 8.30am-12:30pm paid additionally at time and a half.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle Technician job in the Cardiff area, please contact Harry Woodcock at Perfect Placement Today.
 
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