Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About us</strong>: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.</span></p></div><p></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Grade 3 Technician</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Location</strong>: Wearside Audi</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Contract</strong>: Full-Time, Permanent</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Salary: OTE up to £41,320 (Uncapped)</span></strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">£34,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hours: </span></strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Audi Wearside are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Here at Audi Wearside you will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you! </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Although previous brand experience is desirable, it is not essential, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential</span></p>
<p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Benefits:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Health & Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs</sp
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