Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Vehicle Technician – Level 3

Salary

• Basic salary range £30,000 to £32,500 per year
• Plus time-saved bonus scheme and overtime!
• OTE £35,000 +

Hours

• Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
• Saturday morning overtime is available

Dealership:

• Slip End Garage Citroen
• Slip End Garage, Grove Road, Slip End, Luton, Beds, LU1 4BZ

Benefits of working at Slip End Garage

• 20 Days Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Free Parking
• Excellent ongoing professional training
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Job security with a successful, busy main dealership

Why Slip End Garage is a great place to work!

• We believe in traditional values and always aim to provide our staff and our customers with a sense of belonging.
• We offer comprehensive and regular training to ensure our staff are always at the top of their game.
• Family run for over 80 years
• Throughout the history of Slip End Garages the emphasis has been on providing unrivaled customer service, something which corporate dealerships cannot offer

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
• 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:

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• 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
• Ideally Hybrid / EV trained but if not training will be provided
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence is essential

About Slip End Garages Ltd

Here at Slip End Garages in Luton, we believe that our traditional family values are crucial to the success of our organisation and to helping you find the automotive solution that best meets your needs.

Since being founded in 1939 – and remaining under the ownership of the same family to this day – we’re able to offer a level of service that is as friendly, welcoming, and comprehensive as can be.

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.