Mobile Vehicle Technician

Direct Line Insurance Group

Details

  • St Albans
  • Full-Time
  • No work from home
  • A current Category B driving licence is necessary

  • NVQ Level 2 or similar type of accreditation in light vehicle maintenance

  • Demonstrate empathy and a desire to always achieve the correct outcome.

  • Experience of the Motor Repair industry (essential)

  • Experience of lone working (desirable)

  • Utilise and apply up-to-date vehicle repair techniques.

  • Display and utilise best practice and first-class Health & Safety behaviours.

  • Collaboration with dispatch team to improve the customer claims journey.

  • Use self-initiative.

This is a permanent role with a start date around February 2025, ideally looking for people based in Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Letchworth, Stevenage, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham, Chesham, Watford, Potters Bar, Cheshunt

You will be contracted to work 40 hours, five days a week, starting on a shift pattern with operating hours between 7am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, with the opportunity to do overtime, you choose. You will also receive a 5% bonus on completion of the probationary period.

We will provide you with a Green Flag vehicle and you will start your day from your home.

We know that our customer’s vehicles make getting from A to B that much easier, whether that’s to do the weekly shop, the school run or to get away on a staycation, it’s all important, but sometimes our customers need us to get their vehicle back on the road and that’s where you’ll come in.

You’ll put your technical knowledge to the test. Whether it be that they are out of fuel, require a tyre repair/change or a new battery, you will be ready and prepared to put their mind at rest and assist with a full kit on board to help them get back on the move. You will need to diagnose the problem and the understand the requirements to resolve it and give them the confidence to head off on their journey with no further interruptions from their vehicle.

Base salary: Up to £37000 dependant on experience, We recognise we wouldn’t be where we are today without our colleagues, that’s why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

  • 9% employer contributed pension

  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover

  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.

  • Generous holidays

  • Buy as you earn share scheme

  • Employee discounts and cashback

  • Plus many more

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