Vehicle Technician - Group 1 Automotive : Job Details

Master Technician - VW Stockport

Competitve salary + Excellent Benefits

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

This is your chance to become a part of the largest VW dealership in the UK and join the workshop team as a Vehicle Technician!

Benefits

We are all about rewarding hard work at Inchcape, you’ll receive a competitive basic salary with a generous monthly bonus scheme. Your manager and the team will support so you can achieve your monthly targets and beyond

• We give financial peace of mind with guaranteed income for new colleagues, so whilst you're getting up to speed with the role your salary is topped up to your OTE potential*
• Tool Insurance scheme - Inchcape cover up to value of £10k
• A pension that pays - Our flexible pension scheme gives you the freedom to plan for the future in a way that suits you. Choose exactly how much you want to contribute on a monthly basis
• Vehicle purchase discounts - There are plenty ways that you & your family can Drive with Us at Inchcape, from vehicle discounts to service offers. Own your dream car for less
• Life Insurance - we give you the peace of mind when you need it most
• Health Shield Cash Plan - Supporting your health and your wallet, this benefit reimburses you the cost of everyday health care from prescriptions to dental work
• Save as you earn plan- reap the rewards of Inchcape’s success and effortlessly grow your savings. Save every month for a set period in order to buy Inchcape shares at a discounted price.
• Employee Discounts with The Showroom - make your salary go further with the discounts and cashback offers available at over 1000 retailers
• Discount Gym membership - keep fit with our big brand gym & fitness offers
• Cycle to work scheme - get a new bike, equipment or both
• Employee Assistance Programme - We take employee wellbeing seriously at Inchcape, we offer a programme to support all our colleagues and families with whatever challenges they may face at work or at home 24/7 365 days a year
• Customer Introduction Reward - refer someone to buy a car from us and we’ll pop some extra cash in your pay check.
• Holiday allowance rising with length of service - We reward long service with extra holiday
• Great career development - Receive industry leading training from the brand you represent whilst you develop your skills with the Inchcape training team
• And much more….

Job Introduction

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’d be working with a company that genuinely cares about its colleagues and maintains some of the most pristine and prestigious showrooms and workshops in the country.

We are looking for a Master Technician; fully skilled at diagnosis in another manufacturer brand, working towards Master Technician qualification in the brand you currently work in

OR

A Master Technician; fully skilled at diagnosis in the brand you currently work in; holding formal, current Master Technician status in this same brand (a further £1,000 is awarded upon becoming accredited at this level within the brand we are recruiting for)

Main Responsibilities

• Carry our vehicle maintenance and repair
• Utilising your technical knowledge
• Testing, diagnosing, and resolving faults
• Suggesting and making improvements to processes
• Working on electrical and mechanical systems
• Inspecting components for wear and tear
• Repairing and replacing parts
• Checking vehicle subsystems
• Liaising with customers where necessary
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop

The Ideal Candidate

• The knowledge to use modern diagnostic equipment
• The capability of working to the highest quality standards
• Great team player and communication skills
• Maintain high standards of house-keeping
• Prior experience of working to efficiency targets
• A full UK driving license
• Experience within a main automotive dealer preferable, but not essential
• VOSA approved MOT tester also an advantage but not essential
• Must hold a level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ or equivalent

About The Company

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.