MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
About Us
SG (Uffculme) Ltd (T/A Station Garage) is a small local business that has been repairing / MOTing / servicing motor vehicles successfully in Mid Devon since the 1920s, with a great reputation and large catchment area. We are a family business with a community ethos and as members of the IGA, Hevra and servicesure, we pride ourselves on offering a quality service at independent level.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician and MOT Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with experience of working on a range of vehicles (cars, vans, 4x4s and trailers) due to the diverse nature of working in a busy village garage.
Our Motor Vehicle Technicians are responsible for servicing vehicles ensuring they run safely, efficiently and reliably. This includes diagnosing faults and undertaking diverse mechanical repairs and maintenance (including engines, brakes, air-conditioning, suspension, transmission and electrical problems, tyres and wheel alignment).
At the heart of our business, our Technicians are well-trained and highly organised professionals who take pride in their work. Due to the busy nature of our small business, a willingness to work overtime when needed is essential.
Full time position preferred. However, requests for part-time or freelance will be considered (self-employed workers must invoice for jobs carried out). Interested candidates are welcome to contact us by phone to discuss: 01884 840247.
Essential Job Functions
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Fault finding: Inspect and diagnose vehicle faults manually or with the aid of software and digital tools
- Communication: discuss and interpret repair needs with customers
- Remedy: Repair and replace faulty vehicle parts
- Road test: Perform test drives to check repairs
- Carry out vehicle maintenance and servicing tasks
- Update service records
- Undertake vehicle health checks and Class IV MOT testing
Personal Specification
Education and Experience:
- NVQ3 City & Guilds or equivalent
- MOT Testing qualification or a willingness to obtain (training will be provided)
- 3+ years of automotive repair experience (desirable; we are willing to consider someone with less experience but who has the right motivation and potential)
- Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs
- Superior knowledge of motor vehicles and how to perform repair and maintenance tasks
- Knowledge of workshop health and safety and manual handling techniques
- Willingness to undertake ongoing CPD or other training (such as ADAS or EV/Hybrid Vehicles)
Skills:
- Customer service and verbal communication skills for explaining vehicle work to customers in accessible terms and discussing vehicle cases with other team members
- Excellent attention to detail and timekeeping
- Diagnostic and problem-solving skills for determining vehicle problems and how to resolve them
- Manual dexterity for working on vehicle parts, including sensitive sensors and electronic components
- Competency using diagnostic equipment
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and ability to use initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn on the job and adapt to changes
- High level of professionalism and discretion
- Personable with a good sense of humour
- A full clean driving licence is essential due to the location and need to undertake road tests
- Due to the requirements for SERMI registration, a basic DBS check will be carried out
Working Conditions
Hours of Work: Full time, 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 5:30pm) plus opportunity for overtime.
Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 days per annum after 5 years.
Benefits: Discount on personal vehicle (MOT and maintenance)
Pay: From £40,014.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
