Automotive Technician - Gloucester

Wessex Garages is hiring an Automotive Technician in Gloucester, UK. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles to high standards. Candidates will receive manufacturer training and must possess a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance. The position requires a full manual driving license and offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay, holiday benefits, and a pension scheme. Regular training is provided to enhance technical skills.
Vehicle Technician

The role involves carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs of cars to the best possible standard with a first-time fix.

As a Wessex Garages Vehicle Technician, you will receive full manufacturer training and support to progress your technical career using the latest facilities.

Suitable candidates must be keen to achieve, maintain, and develop the necessary skill sets required by our highly successful aftersales departments when servicing vehicles.

Key Objectives
• To accurately and skilfully undertake the repair and servicing of motor vehicles work in accordance with the brand's technical standards and within the budgeted time
• To examine vehicles and diagnose non-routine defects, or additional faults either in the workshop or during road tests
• To achieve and maintain technical knowledge and skill set for diagnosing and servicing vehicles
• To utilize the Company’s facilities and processes to maximise your productivity on vehicles
• Fulfill all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines
• Help retailer achieve industry-leading standards of process efficiency
• Attend regular training to update technical skills

Applicant’s Requirements
• You must have a full manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Level 3 City and Guilds or NVQ’s in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualifications
• Preferably Main Dealer workshop experience

Key Information
• Working pattern: Mon - Fr 8:30am - 5:30pm, 1 in 3 Saturdays paid at 1.5x
• Competitive pay
• 22 days holiday + BHs, increasing with length of service
• Company pension contributions
• Discounted car scheme and cycle to work scheme after successful completion of probation
• Access to wellbeing advice service Menable

Please Note
• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.