Vehicle Technician

  • Job Reference: 00003018-1
  • Date Posted: 20 August 2024
  • Recruiter: Heritage Automotive
  • Location: Yeovil Jobs
  • Salary: £40,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: £4k sign on bonus
  • Sector: Trades & Services, Automotive
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

VW has proven its ability to reach people across the globe through its expansion. Today, VWs are available in virtually all parts of the world. In addition, they are also adapted to the different environments, a design that enables VW to meet the mobility and sustainability demands irrespective of where vehicles are used.

Here at Heritage, you will work side by side with some of the most knowledgeable and passionate individuals the industry has to offer.

Opportunity Knocks - Full Time, Part Time, or Job Share

At Heritage, we understand the importance of life’s pressures. That's why we offer a full range of hours, including Full Time, Part Time, and Job Share opportunities, ensuring that our team members can achieve a work-life balance that suits them.

The role 

As a Technician, fault finding will be your speciality, detecting and diagnosing faults and establishing work required. To accurately and skilfully undertake the repair and servicing of motor vehicles, working with other departments to facilitate the servicing and repairs. To ensure all work is completed safely and complies with retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines, fulfilling all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction whilst helping retailer to achieve industry-leading standards of process efficiency.

Location: Yeovil

Brand: Volkswagen

Salary: £40,000 OTE Plus 4,000 sign on fee

Driver Licence Required: Yes

About you

You will hold a minimum NVQ Level1 in motor vehicle repair or equivalent workplace experience working in a similar position. The ability to work without direction and able to manage time effectively. A genuine passion for the brand or experience working within a high-end environment. 

Benefits - Heritage can offer more than just a salary

  • Competitive Uncapped Bonus Scheme
  • Sign on Bonus payable £2,000 at Month 3 & Month 9  
  • 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Additional days holiday to celebrate your Birthday
  • Flexible working available with the opportunity to work part-time and job share
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Free Eyecare Vouchers
  • Life Assurance (death in service benefit) 3 x your base annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Program with access to 24/7 helpline Mental Health Support
  • Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers including gym membership
  • Recognition of length of service at your 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years Anniversary
  • Free branded uniform for specific roles
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Colleague referral fee of £500
  • Staff discounted parts, servicing, and MOT tests
  • Discounts available to all employees for Vehicle & Motorcycle purchases
  • Discounts available on all branded clothing and merchandise
  • Brand specific training that works alongside our inhouse training programme to enhance your self-development
  • Career progression and development within a company that supports, coaches, and provides ongoing training and development
  • Tool insurance to protect your valuable tools

Join a company that values your skills and supports your growth.  At Heritage Automotive, your career is on the road to success.