Vehicle Technician

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Our client were founded over 45 years ago, they've grown to be the largest leasing company in the UK, providing over five million customers. Currently expanding they are looking to hire a Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Technician
Location and hours
Coalville
45hrs Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm
Salary to £41,500 plus benefits
What you’ll be doing
Working in the UK’s largest vehicle leasing company.     Reporting to the Mechanical leads, the principal objective of this role is to perform diagnostics and remove adaptions fitted to specially adapted vehicles. Working on vehicles from a range of different manufacturers they have a specialized focus on electrical systems and components. The role requires a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure vehicles are in an optimal operating condition and meet safety and performance standards, ready to be sold to dealers or via auction. in its objective to prepare for sale approximately 50K vehicles per year, at the Coalville centre.
About you
You will possess proven experience as a vehicle technician with substantial knowledge of automotive mechanical systems and electrical components and be proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment for both mechanical and electrical issues. You should be able to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults and system malfunctions and have a strong understanding of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Minimum criteria
Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent certification in automotive or similar fields Additional certification or training in automotive electrical systems is highly desirable but not essential Knowledge of vehicle safety systems (ADAS, EV safety) Legally able to drive manual vehicles in the UK Experience using Diagnostic equipmentWho you’ll be working with
You will be working alongside a team of Vehicle Technicians in a workshop environment as well as other site departments to help achieve site objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
They’ll check these
Driving LicenceWhat they can offer you
Pay: competitive salary, with a yearly discretionary bonus, based on your performance
Holiday: 28 days plus BH, and you can buy and sell days
Pension: 15% non-contributory pension (9% during probation)
Health and wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance cover available for all employees and free health screenings for over 50s. Life assurance at four times your basic salary, to give you a peace of mind. Free access to healthcare apps like Peppy, Unmind, and Aviva Digital GP. Mental Health Allies and an Employee Assistance Programme
Development: A library of internal training on their myLearn platform
Family friendly: They have competitive family leave policies
Diversity and inclusion: They embrace the diversity of their people and empower them to come to work as their true selves. They want them to flourish and be rewarded equally. They have Employee Network Groups, and they pride themselves on being inclusive and all their offices have first-rate disability access
Helping their community: One volunteering day each year, and access to volunteering platform Neighbourly
Schemes: Car Benefit Scheme for electric and hybrid cars. This means you can lease a brand-new electric or plug-in hybrid car, with insurance and more, for a fixed monthly amount. Cycle to Work Scheme. Employee Discount Scheme, to save money across lots of retailers
Other, voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans, free fresh fruit and snacks in the office
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
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Location:
Coalville
Salary:
£41,500 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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