Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Salary

• Basic salary up to £40,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Plus substantial additional pay/bonus opportunities of £6,000 to £12,000 per year
• Giving OTE £32,000 to £46,000 per year

Vehicle Technician – Level 3

Hours

• Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.15pm
• ONLY 1 in 3 SATURDAYS MORNING!

Dealership

• Eden Motor Group Vauxhall – Reading
• 38-40 Portman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1JG

Other benefits of working at Eden Motors Group

• Rewarding loyalty with up to 33 days holiday per annum
• Access to Perkbox, a platform which offers Eden colleagues hundreds of perks and discounts
• Discounts on new and used vehicle purchases (as well as servicing and repairs) for colleagues and their families
• An extra paid day off each year in addition to your holiday allowance to attend family/celebratory events
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
• Workplace pension scheme offering enhanced employer contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Cycle to Work bike purchase scheme through salary exchange
• Access to Eden Elite, an in-house management development scheme
• Comprehensive in-house training with our dedicated training department
• Eden Special Occasion Limo, which is loaned to colleagues, free of charge, for family/celebratory events

You’ll be joining a fantastic team and be supported by a motivating and encouraging Service Manager.

The role

Depending on your skill level and experience the role will involve:

• 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
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify potential problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to accurately identify and address issues
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and timely completion of repairs
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workspace
• Communicate successfully with customers where needed to explain repair findings and recommendations.

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

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Candidates with Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Qualification will be considered
• Ideally Hybrid / EV trained but if not training will be provided
• Car servicing and repair experience in either a main dealership, independent garage or other car servicing company
• 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

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 795 car dealerships.