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Vehicle Technician

Blue Arrow - Derby
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Derby, Leicestershire DE74, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Blue Arrow is seeking a Vehicle Technician for a full-time, permanent position in the Automotive industry with a salary range of £32,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Technician in the Automotive sector and hold a full UK driving licence.
  • The role includes performing routine service work, vehicle health checks, and repairs on various makes and models, with opportunities for progression and upskilling.
  • Additional benefits include 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a paid lunch break, employee discounts, and a comprehensive training program including Hybrid and EV qualifications.
  • The position is based in Castle Donnington, making it accessible for those living in surrounding areas like Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire.

Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent client who specialise within the Automotive industry, and they are looking to recruit a Vehicle Technican to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Why should you apply for the Vehicle Technician role?
* Additional bonus for MOT licence
* 30-minute paid lunch
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service.
* Training program including Hybrid and EV.
* Free Uniform
* Room for progression & upskilling
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Employee discount scheme
* Long service awards
* Death in service benefit
* Occupational health
* Corporate gym membership/discounts
* Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Referral programme

Hours: Monday - Thursday (8am to 5.30pm) and Fridays (8am to 5pm) - 30-minute paid lunch break.

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) + paid lunches and bonuses

What duties will be included in the Vehicle Technician role?

Service Technician
* Carry out routine service work and Vehicle Health Checks (VHC)
* Carry out repairs including Brakes, Tyres, Suspension, etc.
* Competent in using basic diagnostic equipment.

Skilled Technician
* You will be carrying out vehicle inspections, repairs, maintenance on all makes & models, using our manufacturer level diagnostic equipment when needed, ensuring that these vehicles are inspected and prepared to the highest of standards.

Senior Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
* Qualified with experience and evidence of diagnostic experience or qualification, you will be required to carry out in depth diagnosis and repairs on all makes & models using our dealer level diagnostic equipment.

What will you bring to the Vehicle Technician role?
* At least 2 solid year's recent experience as a Technician within the Automotive industry is essential.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
* NVQ level 2/3 technician
* MOT Licence (Desirable but not essential)
* Hybrid & EV qualification (Desirable but not essential)
* Hardworking, friendly, reliable attitude to work
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Where is the Vehicle Technicians role based?
Our client is based in Castle Donnington, so if you live in the surrounding or near areas, or within Derbyshire/Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire with access to your own vehicle, this should be an easy commutable location for you.

How do you apply for the Vehicle Technican role?
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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