Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Vehicle Technician – Level 3

Thames Motor Group – 470 Bath Road Slough, SL1 6BB

If you’re a Master Technician with extensive main dealership experience or Vehicle Technician with 2 years experience in car servicing , we’d love to speak to you!

Salary for Vehicle Technician

• Basic salary range £28,000 – £35,000
• Plus bonus opportunities of £500 per month
• Giving OTE of £34,000 – £41,000

Salary for Master Technician

• Basic salary £44,200
• Plus bonus opportunities of £500 per month
• Giving OTE of £50,000 plus overtime

Hours

• Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm
• NO SATURDAYS REQUIRED!

Other benefits of working at Thames Motor Group

• 22 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Excellent ongoing professional training
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Job security with a successful, busy main dealership

The role

Master Technician:

• Diagnose complex symptoms across the whole range of vehicle systems, as well as routine service & repairs
• Ensure quality and a first time fix to delight our customers every time
• Complete video vehicle health checks to highlight any issues & sell-up opportunities
• Communicate with workshop supervision regarding work progress
• Develop your skills & knowledge via regular training including EV
• Assist and coach your colleagues with technical assistance
• Maintain a clean & safe work bay

Vehicle Technician:

• Utilising your technical knowledge to carry out services, repairs and maintenance on customer vehicles, including minor and major mechanical work
• Complete electrical and engine repair work
• Meet and discuss the vehicle and repairs needed with the customer when necessary
• Carry out road tests of customer vehicles after work has been carried out
• Using advanced diagnostic equipment to fault find items relevant to the franchise brand
• Ability to complete a Vehicle Health Checks
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards to health and safety

The ideal skills, qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Car servicing and repair experience
• Diagnostic or Master Technician experience – for Master Technician role
• Ideally Hybrid / EV trained but if not training will be provided
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude
• Have the passion and ability to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Be enthusiastic, respectful and friendly to guests and colleagues
• Have an honest and diligent approach to work
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence is essential

About Thames Motor Group

Thames Motor Group is a family run business, established in 1971 and includes locations in both Kent and Berkshire. Representing Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Chrysler, Abarth at our multi franchise sites in Tunbridge Wells and Slough, we have the skill and expertise to help support a diverse range of motorists.

This role has been advertised on behalf of Stellantis Recruitment by Calex

Calex are the official partner to Stellantis for their UK car dealership recruitment and are also their training provider.

Stellantis are a leading global automotive manufacturer made up of 14 iconic automotive brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Abarth and DS. Stellantis UK has a national network of over 795 car dealerships.