Vehicle Technician - Group 1 Automotive : Job Details

Vehicle TechnicianCompetitive Salary + OTEReading BMWFull Time 40 hours. 1 in 3 Saturday morning 8am-1pm.Work on great cars, with great people.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Vehicle Technician. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert on BMW & MINI. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Retail discounts that save you money every day
• Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing
• Flexible pension scheme and Sharesave scheme to grow your savings
• Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter
• A wellbeing programme to support you and your family
• An annual celebration to recognise outstanding work
• A community volunteering day

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

What you’ll do day to day

• Carry our vehicle maintenance and repair
• Utilising your technical knowledge
• Testing, diagnosing, and resolving faults
• Working on electrical and mechanical systems
• Inspecting components for wear and tear
• Repairing and replacing parts
• Checking vehicle subsystems
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• A NVQ level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• A full UK driving license
• A current valid MOT License is an advantageous but not essential
• Proficiency in the use of modern diagnostic equipment
• The capability of working to the highest quality standards and to efficiency targets
• Great team player and communication skills

Who we are

Be part of something big!

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We’re the largest partner in the UK for Mercedes- Benz, Volkswagen and Audi, and second largest for BMW & MINI.

Home to more than 7000 colleagues who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer services, we have 113 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

In return, we recognise that the success of our business is because of our fantastic people. Which is why we’re committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay and benefits and full support personally and professionally.