Workshop Vehicle Technician
Salary – Competitive (dependent on experience)
The normal working hours are 42.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days plus the requirement to work 1 Saturday every 4 weeks.
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Carbase!
Carbase are a family-owned business and over the past two decades have become the largest independent pre-owned dealership in the Southwest. With four Carbase locations, including Vanbase Bristol, and a dedicated team of over 200 staff, we are proud to offer a wide selection of up to 3,000 vehicles to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work award and the People and Culture Award from Autotrader in 2023 and 2024.
As Carbase continues to expand, we are thrilled to announce a new opportunity for a Technician to join our busy workshop team.
Key responsibilities:
- · Diagnosing Vehicle Issues: Perform thorough diagnostic testing to accurately identify faults and malfunctions across a variety of car makes and models.
- · Servicing and Repairs: Carry out high-quality servicing and repairs, ensuring all work meets industry standards and manufacturer specifications.
- · Safe Work Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and company protocols.
- · MOT Testing: Conduct MOT testing (if applicable to role), ensuring vehicles meet regulatory safety and environmental standards.
- · Customer Communication: Collaborate effectively with Service Advisors to relay technical information to customers, providing clear explanations and solutions to their vehicle issues.
- · Accurate Documentation: Complete all required paperwork accurately, including job cards, service reports, and repair orders, ensuring thorough records for each vehicle.
- · Pre-Delivery Inspections: Perform comprehensive pre-delivery inspections on vehicles to ensure they meet quality standards before handover to customers.
- · Deadline and Promise Adherence: Follow assignments through to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to customer expectations and service promises.
Person Specification:
- Hold a relevant qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repairs, or have equivalent experience as a time-served vehicle technician.
- Have a current and valid UK driving licence.
- Own and maintain a basic set of tools required for the role.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, explaining technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Having an IMI-accredited MOT qualification is highly desirable and will be rewarded with a higher salary.
- Be a proactive and collaborative team player with a hands-on approach to work.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and workload independently, with minimal supervision.
- A good level of physical fitness to perform the physically demanding tasks required for the role.
Benefits:
- 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Access to company pension scheme
- In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing
- ‘Refer a friend’ scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support via ‘Ben’
- Bike to work scheme
- Access to ‘Money@Work’
- BHSF Health Cash plan
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your CV using the 'apply now' button below.