Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician - Toyota Basingstoke

Salary up to £33,689pa (Depending on experience and qualifications), OTE Up to £37k

New Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £1,500*

As a Vehicle Technician at our Toyota Basingstoke Dealership, not only do you get a great salary package but we also offer an industry leading benefits package, including:

• New Starter Guarantee - We give financial peace of mind with guaranteed income for new colleagues, so whilst you’re getting up to speed with the role your salary is topped up to your OTE potential*
• Tool Insurance scheme - Inchcape cover up to value of £10k
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies - industry leading, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• A pension that pays - Our flexible pension scheme gives you the freedom to plan for the future in a way that suits you. Choose exactly how much you want to contribute on a monthly basis
• Vehicle purchase discount - There are plenty ways that you & your family can Drive with Us at Inchcape, from vehicle discounts to service offers.
• Save as you earn plan- reap the rewards of Inchcape’s success and effortlessly grow your savings. Save every month for a set period in order to buy Inchcape shares at a discounted price.
• Life Assurance - we give you the peace of mind when you need it most
• Health Shield Cash Plan - Supporting your health and your wallet, this benefit reimburses you the cost of everyday health care from prescriptions to dental work.
• Discount Gym membership - keep fit with our big brand gym & fitness offers
• Employee Discounts with the Showroom - make your salary go further with the discounts and cashback offers available at over 1000 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme - get a new bike, equipment or both at a discounted price
• Employee Assistance Programme - We take employee wellbeing seriously at Inchcape, we offer a free programme to support all our colleagues and families with whatever challenges they may face at work or at home 24/7 365 days a year.
• Colleague Introduction Award - recommend somebody for a role at Inchcape and you could earn a substantial financial reward once they’re fully on-board with us
• Great career development - Receive industry leading training from the brand you represent whilst you develop your skills with the Inchcape training team
• And much more…

An Inchcape Vehicle Technician will have superb technical knowledge, a professional attitude, and will ensure that the highest quality of service is maintained.
In return you will be working with a company that genuinely cares about its colleagues and maintains some of the most pristine and prestigious showrooms and workshops in the country.

Main Responsibilities
• Carry our vehicle maintenance and repair • Utilising your technical knowledge • Testing, diagnosing, and resolving faults
• Suggesting and making improvements to processes
• Working on electrical and mechanical systems
• Inspecting components for wear and tear
• Repairing and replacing parts
• Checking vehicle subsystems
• Liaising with customers where necessary
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop

The Ideal Candidate
• The knowledge to use modern diagnostic equipment • The capability of working to the highest quality standards • Great team player and communication skills
• Maintain high standards of house-keeping
• Prior experience of working to efficiency targets
• A full UK driving license
• Experience within a main automotive dealer preferable, but not essential
• VOSA approved MOT tester also an advantage but not essential
• Must hold a level 2 or 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ or equivalent

About The Company
Inchcape is a leading independent global automotive distributor and retailer. We aim to deliver an outstanding customer experience at every one of our franchised dealerships, and to support this all our dealerships have specialist, manufacturer trained staff to ensure you and your car receive the best possible attention.

OUR VISION: To be the world’s most trusted automotive Distributor.

Inchcape is ambitious! We are pursuing a strategy of growth, both organically and by acquisition, across the globe. We have a number of exciting opportunities for equally ambitious talent.

*Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable in month after probation ends. £500 additional bonus payable after 6-months (or 3 months after probation end). Further T&C’s apply.