Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician - VW Altrincham

Basic salary up to £39,123 p/a depending on experience, OTE Circa £43k

40 hours p/wk

New Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £1,500*

At Inchcape we are all about rewarding hard work, that’s why we offer a benefits package with great perks from vehicle discounts to mental health support and much more…

• We give financial peace of mind with guaranteed income for new colleagues, so whilst you're getting upto speed with the role your salary is topped up to your OTE potential*
• Tool Insurance scheme – Inchcape cover up to the value of £10k
• Family Friendly - Enhanced family friendly policies, giving you more time to spend with your family.
• Annual leave - A minimum of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with long service.
• Looking to develop? - Grow your career with us, receive industry leading training from the brand you represent and our dedicated training team.
• Your Wellbeing - We take employee wellbeing seriously at Inchcape, we offer a programme to support all our colleagues and families with whatever challenges they may face.
• Your Discount - From Apple to Asda and everything in between, we offer discounts that save you money every day.
• Your Finances - Effortlessly grow your savings with our Share Scheme, We will match up to 7% when you enrol into our flexible pension scheme and have peace of mind with our free life assurance cover and much more.
• Your Recognition - We put our colleagues at the heart of what we do with ongoing recognition and an annual event to celebrate those that go over and above.
• Drive with us - We offer discounts and offers on both new & used vehicles and servicing for you, your friends and family.
• Your Health - From gym discounts to cash healthcare plans, find everything you need to look after your health.
• Cycle to Work - Get a bike and or cycling gear at a significantly reduced price.
• Community Volunteering day - Every colleague has an additional day to spend volunteering for a charity or good cause of their choice, as well as the option to get involved in our company wide charity initiatives.
• A company that cares - We believe Inchcape is for everyone and we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Job Description

As a Volkswagen Vehicle Technician, you will be confident in conducting all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repairs. You will also enjoy working on a variety of cars, have a professional attitude, and will ensure that the highest quality of service is maintained.

In return, you would be working with a company that genuinely cares about its colleagues and customers. Our bravoauto retail centres are committed to delivering optimum working conditions for employees, and are keen to ensure employees enjoy a positive work/life balance. We offer both full and part time opportunities within our retail centres, as well as flexible start and finish times to support external commitments. Please do advise of any special requirements you may need within your application.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle preparation, servicing, maintenance, and repair on a variety of makes and models
• Utilising your technical knowledge to inspect the engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
• Carrying out DVSA vehicle testing (if authorised)
• Repairing and replacing broken or defective parts to resolve vehicle defects
• Liaising with customers where necessary
• Road testing vehicles to check for faults and repairs
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop
• Following checklists to ensure all procedures are completed
• Completing all documentation to the required standard

The Ideal Candidate

• The capability of working to deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality standards
• Great team player and communication skills
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Must hold an NVQ level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent, or relevant experience
• A full UK driving license
• A current valid MOT License is an advantage but not essential as the company will cover the cost if needed

About Us

Inchcape is a leading independent global automotive distributor and retailer. We aim to deliver an outstanding customer experience at every one of our franchised dealerships, and to support this all our dealerships have specialist, manufacturer trained staff to ensure you and your car receive the best possible attention.

OUR VISION: To be the world’s most trusted automotive Distributor.

Inchcape is ambitious! We are pursuing a strategy of growth, both organically and by acquisition, across the globe. We have a number of exciting opportunities for equally ambitious talent.

*Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable in month after probation ends. £500 additional bonus payable after 6-months (or 3 months after probation end). Further T&C’s apply.

At Inchcape we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and believe that Inchcape is for Everyone. So if you’re excited about this role and you share our values to deliver great experiences through fresh thinking and working better together, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. Please get in touch!