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Job Summary
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Technician to join our team at our award winning social enterprise garage. You will deliver expert diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and MOT testing. You will support the workshop team, provide guidance to junior staff and workforce volunteers, and ensure high standards of safety, efficiency, and workmanship. While doing this you will be helping people with barriers to work fulfil their potential and train as mechanics.
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Technician to join our team at our award winning social enterprise garage. You will deliver expert diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and MOT testing. You will support the workshop team, provide guidance to junior staff and workforce volunteers, and ensure high standards of safety, efficiency, and workmanship. While doing this you will be helping people with barriers to work fulfil their potential and train as mechanics.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on vehicles for retail and trade customers, meeting the highest standards of quality and safey
- Conduct Class 4,5 and 7 MOT tests in accordance with DVSA standards
- Work efficiently, completing tasks within specified timeframes based on Autodata guidance
- Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced technicians, and supervise workforce volunteers in carrying out basic fast fit tasks
- Liaise with Service Manager to explain faults or repairs, and ensure parts are ordered
- Be proactive in carrying out vehicle health checks and identifying work required
- Keep the workshop clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety regulations
- Some Saturday work required on a rota basis, with equivalent time off during the week
- Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance, or equivalent
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role, and proven excellent technical competence
- Strong diagnostic skills including using garage diagnostic software
- Existing valid MOT Tester licence preferred but not essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
- Experience in working on electric and hybrid vehicles preferred by not essential.
What We Offer
Workplace pension with generous employer contributions
Staff discounts on garage services
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for training and career development
Workplace pension with generous employer contributions
Staff discounts on garage services
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for training and career development
About Us
SMaRT Garage® is well-established social enterprise garage providing quality vehicle servicing and repairs. Our experienced technicians work alongside workforce members who have mental health issues and other barriers to employment.
SMaRT Garage Services® is owned and run by First Step Trust, a registered charity with over 30 years experience in providing training and work experience to disadvantaged learners.
SMaRT Garage® is well-established social enterprise garage providing quality vehicle servicing and repairs. Our experienced technicians work alongside workforce members who have mental health issues and other barriers to employment.
SMaRT Garage Services® is owned and run by First Step Trust, a registered charity with over 30 years experience in providing training and work experience to disadvantaged learners.
Experienced Motor Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic in London employer: First Step Trust
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