Vehicle Technician

The Role

Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.

Our Vehicle Technician is an integral part of our business, based at our Crayford site the main purpose of this role is;

• To ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
• To carry out such work in an efficient, safe and economical manner, ensuring the integral quality of the vehicle and its safety is maintained.
• To employ such knowledge and skills as may be required to restore vehicles to an industry recognised acceptable standard.
• To ensure that non-productive time is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• To observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
• Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
• Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
• Re-assemble vehicles after repair in a safe and competent manner paying focused attention to quality and checking panel alignment noting all red readings on the job card.
• 4 wheel alignment as directed by work order.
• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off and ATA Signature, noting all non stripped items on the job card.
• To report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
• To take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.
• To actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
• Check Vehicle for warning lights / safety checks, beam setting completed and logged, raise awareness and note on job card.
• Place reusable items in the racking supplied, dispose of old parts, all small items/ reusable parts to be placed in the boot neatly in marked containers.
• All mechanical work completed in accordance to the agreed specification.
• Torque all safety critical bolts and enter details in the log.
• To ensure seat covers & foot mats are in place on all vehicles being worked on.

Who we are looking for

To have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles.

It would be an advantage if the post holder also had;

• Auto electrical qualifications and experience.
• Knowledge of computerised alignment systems.
• Driving licence.
• Mechanical and suspension knowledge.
• Aircon recognised training.
• Encapsulated glass recognised qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Team Player
• Use initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude
• Cultural and organisational insight
• Adaptable and tenacious with the stamina required to follow through
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Innovative approach
• Takes pride in doing the right thing in line with company culture
• Honesty

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person