mot tester

service technician

tire technician

center manager

assistant manager

Formula-One-Autocentres

High turnover of staff...  Management at the centre don't have a clue... Charge customers for jobs that ain't even done.. cambelts, clutches tracking.. anything to get above the sales target. Lies to customers.. filled in job cards go in the bin..  pushed every day to the max.. no breaks though your docked an hour's pay each day.. I was bullied and discriminated due to having health issues... They rip people off left right and centre.. not helpful when you think your doing right by raising a grievance... I had an interview with the area manager though he made me feel two foot tall.. HR sent helpful what so ever. Prior to my meeting with the area manager they had already employed some one in my place. But the only option they given me was to move me 70miles away to another centre... No expenses no pay rise nothing... So I was forced out of the job. I had to supply my own equipment like engine crane etc Todo jobs I was given... No question asked... I come to pick my toolbox up a while later.... Bare in mind my tool  box was only a few months old... Costing me about 5grand and the management and employees tried breaking into it.. causing loads of damage.. covered in spray grease and WD40.. though I used to keep it clean and locked as it was my pride and joy but yeah everything about F1 is horrendous.... Though they've constructed a contract etc to cover them for everything

This has to be the worst place ive ever worked in my whole career. The management in the regional sector do not have a clue about work life balance all they are bothered about is tracking percentages even stopped bonuses due to lack of trackings we did no matter how much profit we made. If the garage is making profit whats the issue ? Dont be fooled about the hour lunch break you get because it just dont happen. They have cameras watching you work and if your not they will whip out the whip whilst they are sat at home watching you. Cant get wages right at the end of each month ? You get paid on the 5th of every month which is a farce. You get no help whatsoever from the area i was running a branch on my own because there is just no staff and they are bringing sundays in to there normal week which has sunk the sinking ship in the north for just none other than pure greed.There are some good things like the computer system but thats about it. It has good potential of being miles better but its too micro managed your just there to open and shut the doors and produce high turnover. 

Poorly managed job was always threatened if you refused to do something which was out of terms, they only pay 13p per mile fuel allowance (what a joke), first few months were great then the true colours start to show, 

Although the interview went really well, they over sell you the job making it sound ten times better than it actually is, which f1 key is to never over or undersell, 

I was lucky enough to meet the ceo and he was very down to earth and normal, which is such a shame because if he saw what the area/ regional managers were doing and how they spoke to people the company would have less of a staff turnover and people who might actually enjoy working for them, I think he needs to do undercover boss and just see how people are treated on different centres 

This job is perfect for anyone who lives alone no wife/kids and wants to get married to the company because it ain’t long until you feel like you live there, 

Lots of reviews regarding the hours and days to work, it’s agreed upon before you begin, they ask of you to work every other Sunday, of which are short hours and fly by. In my 3+ years with the company I’ve come a very long way, further than I would’ve done with any apprenticeship. The company is dedicated to the customer and urges its staff to be the same, even as a technician I get the sense of a due duty to best serve customers. The management are great and once your in a good team, the work flies by, keeping staff and customers happy. I’ve undergone since starting extensive training courses and bettered myself in ways I’d never have been able to comprehend 3 years ago. I don’t know if the company or regional manager reads this but if they do I’m very grateful for everything and look forward to a long future in the company. 

If you are a good manager, not the place for you.

Very poor management through to the top
Railroad managed (little freedom to do what works well just because it works in some centre regions away/Big wigs and regionals will stick nose in and do what they think works despite having no area knowledge)
Poor training and everything is dumbed down which indicates average hire experience level
Serious concerns ignored by upper management 
Customers are fantastic and if company actually valued and payed for decent staff, it's a rewarding environment.
Will work you 7 days a week with no days off for months if situation is dire in region (has been for ages)
Company happy to let poor/dodgy practices slide until it could bite them then it's everyone under the bus


I have worked for Formula One Autocentres for 15 years starting as Technician, Iike everyone else that works for the company I had alot of ongoing training as well as achieving various IMI (institute of motor industry) qualifications which were funded by the company, the investment continues today if I choose to better myself and move forward within the company and industry.
There is a good healthy team spirit within the company and centres and everyone pulls together to get the job done, yes it is a busy environment as it is a successful business but there is always somebody to help or offer advice.
A fantastic company with very good business and people ethics.

What is the best part of working at the company?
 It's got a good bonus set up for those who want to earn it, 
The wages are  good 
There's opportunities to move up into manament .
Good team of work colleagues. 
Get your own car parts and fitting 
 at cost.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?

As long as you can do the work your employed for there is no stress  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Warm friendly 
It's like one big family there's always someone to help you if needed, 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Have a morning brew .
Find out what jobs are booked in and Neeed fixing get the jobs in and out as soon as possible talk to customer. Have lunch
Clean and tidy the depot .

Get sold on false promises and money. Work 6days one week and 5the other. This is non negotiable and not mentioned on joining. Get paid 70 for the Sunday before tax etc. not worth the time. Low skilled staff due to poor pay so can’t do the work needed for the business. High management turn over. Treat the business like a premier league football team. Don’t perform your replaced, instead of support being given. Area management is awful, same as regional, but director level is friendly and sympathetic, but sadly nothing changes. Has a lot of potential but sadly, 6days a week and poorly paid with unrealistic targets and unskilled ‘technicians’ often still in college. Poorly run business. 

Claim to be a family business but are far from it. Pay a Terrible basic salary and you have to work your fingers to the bone to achieve even the smallest of bonus.  They have no experienced technicians only unqualified and people in training. They expect you to work as much as possible (would have you working 7 days a week if they could) and don't care about how much home life you get. You'll be expected to work every Saturday and atleast one Sunday a month. Only care about upselling on jobs and Dock your bonus if you aren't selling enough. Management is unorganised chaos.  This company is only good for trainees as they have in-house training free of charge. Otherwise stay away

You work every other Sunday and get a day of through the week which sounds great, until someone goes on holiday and you’re short staffed. Then you are asked to work your day off. Great it’s a choice but they’ll try and guilt trip you, but if you refuse to work it your life becomes a nightmare when you come back in after your day off. Or if you work it and it’s your Sunday in you’ve then got to work until you’re next day off and if there is another holiday the cycle continues. Summer is the worst. Area manager isn’t concerned as long as the figures are right feels as though you’re constantly being judged definitely would not recommend.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Mot tester 232 salaries reported	£31,499 per year
Service technician 156 salaries reported	£26,680 per year
Tire technician 105 salaries reported	£24,218 per year
Center manager 112 salaries reported	£33,348 per year
Assistant manager 35 salaries reported	£28,100 per year

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