At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose, service, and repair vehicles while advancing your technical skills.
- Company: Join Simpsons Škoda, a respected family-owned business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £2,000 joining bonus, guaranteed pay rises, and extensive training.
- Other info: Access to Volkswagen Group Academy training and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Build a rewarding long-term career with structured support and clear progression.
- Qualifications: Must be a time-served Vehicle Technician with an MOT Tester qualification.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Build Your Career with Simpsons Škoda
- Service Technician – Volkswagen Group Training Programme
Progress from Service Technician to Diagnostic Technician and ultimately Master Technician, with full Volkswagen Group training, structured career development and guaranteed salary increases at every accreditation milestone.
£2,000 Joining Bonus
Included within the advertised earning potential and paid subject to the terms of the joining bonus scheme.
- Location
- Preston, PR2 2TY
- Earning Potential
- At Diagnostic Technician level
- Contract
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Start building your Volkswagen Group career
Are you ready to build a long-term career rather than simply start another job?
At Simpsons Škoda, we invest in our technicians from their first day with us, supporting their development through Volkswagen Group training and recognised manufacturer accreditation.
You will have a clear route from Service Technician to Diagnostic Technician and then Master Technician, with guaranteed salary increases as you achieve each new Volkswagen Group accreditation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, time-served technician who wants to develop advanced technical skills, increase their earning potential and build a rewarding long-term career within a respected family-owned business.
- Your Volkswagen Group career pathway
- Stage One
- Service Technician
Develop your core Volkswagen Group servicing, repair and technical skills.
- Stage Two
- Diagnostic Technician
Advance your fault-finding expertise and progress towards earnings of up to £40,000.
- Stage Three
- Master Technician
Achieve the highest level of Volkswagen Group technical accreditation.
Every new accreditation milestone brings a guaranteed salary increase.
Why build your career with us?
- Clear career pathway: progress from Service Technician to Diagnostic Technician and Master Technician with structured support.
- Guaranteed salary progression: your salary increases whenever you achieve a new Volkswagen Group accreditation.
- Volkswagen Group training: access official manufacturer development and certification through the Volkswagen Group Academy.
- Long-term development: continue building your technical expertise throughout your career.
- Supportive working environment: join a respected family-owned retailer that values and invests in its people.
Your role
- Diagnose, service, maintain and repair customer vehicles to the highest standards.
- Carry out routine maintenance, warranty work and manufacturer-approved repairs.
- Conduct MOT tests in line with current regulations and company procedures.
- Use diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify and resolve vehicle faults.
- Remain up to date with Volkswagen Group technical bulletins, repair procedures and manufacturer training.
- Complete workshop documentation and job records accurately.
- Maintain excellent safety, quality and customer service standards.
- Keep your working area professional, organised, clean and safe.
What we're looking for
- A time-served Vehicle Technician with relevant practical workshop experience.
- A current MOT Tester qualification.
- A valid full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
- A professional, positive and dependable approach.
- A genuine passion for learning, technical development and automotive excellence.
- Working hours
- Monday to Thursday
- 08:30–17:00
- Friday
- 08:30–16:00
- Saturday
- 08:30–12:30
- On a rota basis
- Our benefits
- £2,000 joining bonus
- Guaranteed accreditation pay rises
- Volkswagen Group Academy training
- Structured Master Technician pathway
- 22 days' holiday
- Birthday off after three years
- 25 days' holiday after ten years
- Company Pension Scheme
- Staff servicing and MOT discounts
- Rental and EV charger discounts
- Employee awards and incentives
- Employee referral bonuses
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support through Ben
- On-site parking
- Build your future with Simpsons Škoda
Join our Preston workshop and take the next step towards becoming a Volkswagen Group Diagnostic or Master Technician, with the training, support and salary progression to build a rewarding long-term career.
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