Vehicle Mechanic

Vehicle Technician Level 3
Salary: £20.60 per hour / £42,965.00 per annum
Location: BCA Preston
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm or 8am-5pm
Contract: Permanent

Are you a qualified Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester or HGV Mechanic looking for a new challenge?

We're looking for a skilled Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our growing team at BCA Preston. This role offers a varied workload, modern facilities and the opportunity to work on a wide range of vehicles while developing your skills through industry-leading training and development.

As part of Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, you'll play an important role in preparing vehicles to the highest standards before they move through the automotive supply chain.

We'd love to hear from candidates currently working as a Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester, Master Technician or HGV/Commercial Vehicle Mechanic looking to transition into the car industry.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out mechanical repairs and vehicle servicing in line with approved methods
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults across a variety of vehicles
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high quality standards
• Identifying cost-effective repair solutions and escalating any concerns where required
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety and quality standards before release
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Accurately completing job records and supporting documentation

What we're looking for

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, IMI or equivalent)
• Experience carrying out vehicle servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A quality-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• A positive team player who takes pride in their work

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• BCA Rewards discounts platform
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to the BCA Academy with opportunities to gain additional qualifications and build your career across the wider business
• Long-term career progression within one of the UK's largest automotive employers

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.

As the automotive industry changes, we're changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We're the number one in what we do for a reason and that's because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.