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Car and Van Technician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering

AI generated summary

  • You must have workshop experience, relevant qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds), a customer-focused attitude, thrive under pressure, and hold a full clean driving license. EV experience is a plus.
  • You will diagnose and repair vehicles, conduct inspections, perform servicing, communicate with the team, uphold warranty standards, and offer technical advice to apprentices and staff.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a vehicle workshop, preferably with main dealer/franchise experience.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ Level 3). Electric vehicle experience is a plus.
  • A friendly and outgoing personality, with a customer-focused approach.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • A full and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair, and service vehicles to a high standard, covering our Ford and MG franchises.
  • Conduct full vehicle inspections, including electronic vehicle health checks and videos.
  • Carry out repairs and servicing aligned with manufacturer standards.
  • Provide accurate summaries of works and procedures, ensuring first-time fixes.
  • Communicate effectively with the service team to update on progress and completion.
  • Uphold warranty repair standards and ensure safe, efficient use of workshop facilities.
  • Offer technical advice to apprentices and non-technical staff

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Car and Van Technician position?

Ideally, candidates should have relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, IMI, or NVQ Level 3. Electric vehicle experience is a plus.

What is the working schedule for this position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. Some flexibility is required, which may include longer days and occasional Saturday mornings.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

Yes, previous experience in a vehicle workshop is preferred, especially with main dealer or franchise experience.

What kind of vehicles will I be working on?

You will be diagnosing, repairing, and servicing vehicles, specifically covering our Ford and MG franchises.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, Premier Motors offers career development opportunities for its employees.

What employee benefits does Premier Motors provide?

Benefits include 30 days of holiday (including 8 bank holidays), company sick pay that increases with length of service, a pension with Greenhous contributions, employee discounts, and additional services like free will writing and mortgage advice.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a full and clean driving license is required.

Will I need to communicate with the service team?

Yes, effective communication with the service team is essential to update them on progress and completion of tasks.

Do I need to conduct vehicle inspections?

Yes, you will be required to conduct full vehicle inspections, including electronic vehicle health checks and videos.

How does Premier Motors ensure high standards of service?

Technicians are expected to carry out repairs and servicing in alignment with manufacturer standards and to provide accurate summaries of works to ensure first-time fixes.

One of the largest automotive groups in the UK offering; new and used trucks, vans and cars.

Automotive
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our experience of the franchised dealer world is unrivalled. We have been supplying dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers for over a century. In fact, we were one of the very first Vauxhall dealers in the UK. Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, West Midlands and Powys and includes an extensive number of different franchises including Vauxhall, VW Commercials, Nissan, Ford and DAF Trucks, as well as an extensive bodyshop network.