Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician Mechanic - Vauxhall Perth

Peter Vardy is the fastest growing motor retailer in its sector and has ambitious plans for the future. Our vision is to create the world's best motor retail operation as measured by our colleagues, customers and investors. The company has won Sunday Times Awards for being a Top 100 Company to work for and has a real commitment to gaining success through colleague satisfaction. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Service Department for a talented & dynamic Time Served Vehicle Technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Recover defective or damaged vehicles in line with Service Manager's instructions.
• Carry out testing and diagnostic work, interpreting repair order instructions and technical information.
• Discuss any work requiring specialist skills with the workshop supervisor/controller.
• Plan necessary work and order parts to ensure vehicles are ready as promptly as possible.
• Carry out all service and repair work to company and manufacturer standards, making effective use of time and resources.
• Carry out MOT testing of vehicles and complete necessary paperwork in line with regulations if applicable.
• Accurately report vehicle faults and work carried out, for ease of reference by service reception.
• Train and mentor apprentices when required.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Maintain correct warranty procedures in line with defined company procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of technical developments through attending training courses and developmental activities as required.

The ideal candidate should have exposure to working within the automotive industry and be time served.

Person Specification

• Reliable
• Focused
• Target Driven
• Ambitious and hungry to succeed
• A driver's licence is essential for this role
• You must have experience of working in a similar role

Benefits

• Excellent career development opportunities as part of a growing group.
• Competitive Salary and great bonus scheme
• Your annual holiday entitlement will be 32 days' holiday which includes 24 days annual holiday (23 + Birthday) which accrues at 2 days per calendar month, plus 8 days in lieu of public holidays. Peter Vardy does not recognise public holidays and therefore these can be taken at any point during the holiday year.

Due to a high level of applications only successful candidates will be contacted