About Us:
We are a genuine, caring, supportive family business with a strong reputation in the local area and a unique independent garage business model. We are dedicated to offering our customers and their vehicles main dealer service and quality without the hefty price tag. We follow manufacturer-approved servicing, use good quality parts and believe in going the extra mile for our customers. We have a passion for customer care and this and our other company values is what our business was built on.
Our mission statement is "To be the best independent garage in King's Lynn and Hunstanton and the go-to alternative to the main dealer." With 4.9 stars out of 5 on Google and over 600 reviews and an unmatched commitment to vehicle maintenance and customer care, we think we're pretty close to achieving this. But we could be even closer with your help!
** Why We're An Amazing Place To Work**
1. We don't work weekends!
2. Two-generational family business with a focus on staff happiness and fulfilment
3. Seasonal events and team-building activities (a firm favourite was our trip to London taking on the Crystal Maze challenge and racing at the F1 Arcade - still trying to top it!)
4. Quarterly treats (snack carts, fish and chips, pizza lunch...we know food is the way to our technician's hearts!)
5. 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support, wellbeing and positive mental health
6. Work with 23 other really cool, fun, friendly people
7. Company shuts completely for Christmas to enjoy time with family and friends
8. Use of hundreds of discounts through Bright Exchange
9. Workshop discounts that extend to family
10. Continuous training and development
11. Flexible working available for the right candidate
PLUS: we actually help local people take care of their vehicles and often get to feel like heroes when we get it right (which we almost always do and it feels soooo good!). As they say, not all heroes wear capes.
The Nitty Gritty:
We are based in Hunstanton town centre and King's Lynn on the Hardwick Industrial Estate. You will be working in our Hunstanton workshop. It's spacious and equipped with all the technology and tools you need to ace your job. There's a staffroom, shops on your doorstep (if you forget your lunch!) and a genuinely supportive team of mechanics to work alongside. The admin team is pretty cool too.
Our working hours are 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday.
(we also dish out generous Christmas bonuses too!)
You'll fit seamlessly into our 5 person workshop team. We're a tight-knit, diverse team with people ranging in age from 16 to 55.
Want to know more about us?
Head to our website www.kbrownautoskingslynn.co.uk/careers. There's lots of information on there.
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram (both @kbrownautorepairs) to see what we get up to.
Anything else, just ask! We're a friendly bunch :)
**Is this the GREATEST Vehicle Technician job in the world?!**
Probably...definitely on the coast :P
And here's why:
We're a pretty unique independent because we sit in a league of our own. I know what you're thinking, but hear us out...
We can't possibly be the main dealer and, we don't want to be. But we're not your average independent garage either. We are a hybrid - an independent garage for people that want main dealer servicing, but don't want to pay the extortionate prices.
We have a fantastic team technicians with a wide range of skills. What we need is a senior, qualified technician to help with general servicing and MOTs (if possible!) and manage the bigger jobs like clutches and cam belts. Also, we are always working to improve the knowledge throughout the team, so there are opportunities for you to learn and progress into a more senior, specific role, such as Diagnostic or Master Technician. We invest heavily in staff training and aim to nurture potential within the business however we can.
The perfect candidate will tick these boxes:
- You'll have a genuine passion for mechanics. You'll love a challenge and the satisfaction of completing a job to perfection
- You'll have at least 5 years experience in a workshop
- You'll be fully qualified and be able to tackle most jobs in a workshop
- You'll have a genuine commitment to delivering first class customer service
- You'll possess good communication skills in order to support your colleagues and the admin team
- You'll share our care for customers and unwavering devotion to being the best we can be.
- You'll be reliable, hard-working and a team player. We get a buzz when we have to work together to get a tricky job done - it's a bit of an Avenger's vibe.
- You'll have read this job description and thought "Wow, this sounds like the job for me!"
Your typical day will involve:
- servicing, cam belts, clutches, air con, brakes etc. you name it, we do it!
- MOTs (we would love a candidate to be a tester, but this isn't compulsory!)
- supporting less-experienced team members
- taking direction from the Workshop Manager
- looking after your workspace and helping to keep the workshop tidy
- following health and safety procedures
We work on all makes and models of vehicle and take on all sorts of jobs. Everyday is different so you'll never be bored!
Sound like a bit of you?
Blow us away by sending us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you want to join the K Brown Auto Repairs family. Please make sure these are up-to-date so we can see how amazing you are. We love to see something different; a voice-note or a video telling us about yourself and why we should consider you would definitely make you stand out. We look forward to hearing from you :)
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hunstanton, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Mechanic: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
