At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair vehicle faults while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Leading automotive retailer with a professional workshop environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, ongoing training, and 30 days annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career progression and staff discounts.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and advance your career in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and experience as a Diagnostic Technician.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 52000 £ per year.
Location
Newbury, Berkshire
Salary
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (30-minute lunch)
About the Role
A leading automotive retailer is seeking an experienced
Diagnostic Technician to join its established workshop team in Newbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled technician with strong fault-finding abilities to develop their career within a professional dealership environment, offering ongoing training, career progression and uncapped earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine vehicle servicing and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer standards.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical and electronic vehicle faults.
- Perform detailed vehicle health checks and provide accurate diagnostic reports.
- Conduct air conditioning servicing and repairs.
- Complete MOT-related repairs and general workshop repairs.
- Investigate and rectify vehicle electrical system faults using diagnostic equipment.
- Carry out welding repairs when required.
- Source and order parts required to complete repairs efficiently.
- Liaise with customers when appropriate, providing updates on vehicle repairs and technical findings.
- Maintain accurate workshop documentation and job records.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety standards.
Requirements
- Relevant automotive qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a Diagnostic Technician within a dealership or professional workshop environment.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding expertise, particularly with electrical systems.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped bonus potential.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service.
- Birthday day off.
- Pension scheme and life assurance cover.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Staff discounts on servicing, repairs and parts.
- Referral and customer introduction bonus schemes.
- Tool insurance support (role dependent).
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