Company Overview:

MAR Vehicle Solutions Ltd is part of the fast growing VMS Automotive Group offering a range of services comprising of Contract Hire & Fleet Management, Accident Management as well as offering Maintenance Services from our inhouse workshops and a leading provider of transport refrigeration systems, air conditioning solutions and converting panel vans into commercial, refrigerated vehicles. VMS Automotive operate nationwide with workshops and vehicle hire sites throughout the UK with our Head Office based in Stevenage and our Operations centre based in Bury St Edmunds.

As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for additional team members to join our team to help us continue providing outstanding service to our customers.

Benefits:

22 days per annum rising to 23/25 days on length of service plus usual bank holidays, Employee referral scheme offering £300 - £500, discount on vehicle hire, multiple discounts on various well-known high street retailers and discounts with selected automotive companies.

The Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and fully qualified Vehicle Technician in our workshop. Carrying out all types of work primarily on LCV and HGV vehicles including aftersales for Mercedes Benz truck and van and MAXUS UK. The workshop provides servicing, general maintenance, MOT preparation, MOT’s PMI’s and PDI’s as well as, Warranty work, roadside breakdowns, tyres, and off-site repair work. The role will include but not limited to:

Responsibility for routine servicing and repairs; brakes; gearbox and clutch repairs / replacements; electronic and mechanical fault finding; electrics and all other duties associated with this role.
Pre-MOT investigations and MOT Testing
Completing all work assigned daily, ensuring adherence to company and manufacturer standards and agreed time constraints.
Completing all necessary diagnostic analyses on vehicles as laid down by company and vehicle specifications.
Ensuring that work is always to the highest standard, seeking to achieve consistently high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Carry out and complete administrative tasks including all worksheets, recording hours, parts used, job and defect sheets.
Presenting a positive company image through professionalism and quality of service
Maintain good working relationship with clients.
Updating the workshop coordinator with progress on jobs and any additional rectification work required
Workload prioritisation with accurate and timely completion of paperwork
Promotes and follows a robust H&S culture.

Training:

Training on the repair and maintenance of Mercedes Benz & MAXUS vehicles included electric vehicles will be provided for the successful candidate.

Skill and Experience:

Have at least 5 years’ maintenance technician experience working with commercial vehicles
Experience of inspection, repair, and service of LCV / HGV
Class 2 Driving License (preferred, not essential)
Qualified to City and Guilds 1 + 2 + 3 or NVQ level 3 Motor Vehicle Technician Qualification
Qualified MOT Tester

The ideal candidate will:

Excellent communication skills
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Work to high levels of efficiency and productivity
Be prepared to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis

If invited to interview, you will need to provide as evidence of your right to work in the UK, the following documents:

Passport (plus Gov.UK share code confirming eligible to work in the UK if non UK passport)

Driving licence/CPC card/Digi card

Proof of Address x 2

Birth Certificate and National Insurance Number on an official document.

Driving licence/CPC card/Digi card

Proof of Address x 2

Due to the nature of the role, we are not accepting applicants who reside outside of the UK.

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