Mechanic (Fully Skilled Vehicle Technician)

The purpose of the role is to perform highly skilled mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance and diagnostics in a professional manner working within health health and safety guidelines.

Job description

As a Fully Skilled Mechanic, you will be responsible for tasks and activities such as:

• Perform skilled mechanical repairs on motor vehicles ranging from Quality Control/MOT failures to completing major component overhauls and replacements
• Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting road tests, adjusting controls and systems as well as identifying and recording any applicable faults
• Participate in and/or take ownership of providing repair diagnosis, solutions and troubleshooting
• Be willing to carry out less advanced, semi-skilled jobs as per business needs when required
• Maintain vehicle job records and job cards on a daily basis as per Company’s systems and procedures
• Complete parts order forms, keep a log of and collect parts from relevant department, liaise with Management with regards to timely and effective parts ordering
• Assist in other Workshop tasks as instructed by Management, co-operate and liaise with other Workshop Team Members
• Take part in and adopt to any required training
• Move cars within the Workshop site in an efficient, professional manner whilst adhering to the Highway Code and Cargiant’s Health and Safety guidelines
• Adhere to environmental disposal practices and regulations

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing the above tasks in a timely manner by using relevant Workshop equipment and own tools as necessary in line with vehicle-specific job cards
• Delivering a high quality outcome of repair jobs as per Cargiant’s stringent standards
• Communicating and consulting any on-job additions, issues or snags with the Management
• Where applicable, reporting any other vehicle faults found to Managers, undertaking ad hoc duties as requested by them
• Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and workmanship in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Company Policies

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• It is each employee’s responsibility to ensure that the environment in which they work in is safe for them and others
• This includes reporting all accidents and near misses to Management
• Reporting any potential issues which could cause harm or lead to accidents
• Handling any hazardous substances in compliance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring correct usage of PPE where required
• Acting in line with standards set out in the Health and Safety Manual and Company Handbook

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent certification/proven experience) in Skilled Vehicle mechanics
• A full and valid driving licence
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Willing to perform any ad hoc duties in a workshop based environment
• Able to work in the outdoor elements with a flexible approach to work
• The drive to work at World’s Largest Car Dealership to the best of your ability

What we offer

• A chance for you to grow your experience by working on all mainstream makes and models of vehicles, alongside a crew of car experts
• A safe and stable working environment with supportive Colleagues and Managers
• A non-customer facing role in an enclosed Workshop
• Weekly pay 
• Subsidised on-site diner
• On-site gym at a heavily discounted rate
• Free employee parking (subject to terms & conditions)
• Staff discount on car parts and Cargiant vehicles (subject to terms & conditions)
• Ride-to-work bicycle scheme