Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years' experience, for one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.
Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Location - Ayr
Salary - Up to £47,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime OTE Up to £56,656k DOE & Qualifications
Days- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, Saturday mornings on a rota, 40 hours per week or choose a 4 day working week! Tuesday - Friday, 42 hours per week
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with clear progression
- Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- 24/7 online GP and mental health support
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes
- Flexible salary access via PayNow app
- Retail, travel, and fitness discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Manufacturer-accredited training and development
You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland's leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.
Skills and experience
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' workshop experience
- Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties
- Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs
Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role
- Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
- Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
- Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
- Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.
- Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.
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