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Vehicle Technician in Reading

On-site in Reading·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Vertu Motors

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Our summary

Salary
£38,800 a year

About £2,620 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Reading
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Friday 4 December
Holiday
33 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Vertu Motors is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Reading.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
  • Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
  • Your own set of tools
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Experience working on Mercedes Benz would be beneficial but is not essential

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We are offering a basic salary of £38,800, plus the opportunity to earn an additional over-performance bonus. We're also currently trialling Saturday and Sunday closures, giving you more time to recharge and enjoy your weekends.

On top of this, we're offering a £4,000 sign-on bonus!*

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

  • 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service - giving you time to re charge and relax
  • Flexible working arrangements - allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
  • Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward. Including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
  • Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
  • An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
  • Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company's continued success.
  • Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
  • Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
  • Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
  • Preferential service rates - As a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle
  • Colleague purchase scheme - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range

The role

Join our team at Vertu Mercedes Benz of Reading and become a valued Vehicle Technician

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

Vertu Mercedes Benz of Reading

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression - apply today!

*£4,000 sign-on bonus paid in two separate instalments: £2,000 in your first month of employment and £2,000 after 12 months' continuous service.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do
  1. Initial phone call

    With The recruitment team · Phone call

    An initial phone call with the recruitment team to find out more about the candidate and their experience.

  2. Online psychometric assessment

    Online test · Not every role

    An online psychometric assessment, dependent on role.

  3. First Interview

    First interview stage.

  4. Second Interview

    Second interview stage.

  5. Job offer

  • Applications are reviewed within 30 days; if you don't hear back after 30 days you have been unsuccessful.

About Vertu Motors

Industry
Motor Retail

In their own words

Additional information

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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