Hippo Motor Group are recruiting for a Workshop service technician to join a busy and expanding workshop team. Around 800 cars a month pass through our busy workshop whilst our team of 14 technicians ensure they are all in excellent condition ready for our customers. Due to our success, we have just opened our new multimillion-pound Prep Centre including a state-of-the-art workshop. We are constantly developing which provides excellent career development opportunities for our staff. For the chance to work for a successful family-run business with an enviable reputation please see details below.

The successful candidate will be fully skilled in all aspects of diagnostics, electronics, servicing and vehicle repairs and you will be required to carry out scheduled vehicle services and repairs. This will involve diagnosing and resolving both routine and non-routine faults either in the workshop or during road tests.

The role requires 42.5 hours per week, from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, plus you will be expected to work Saturdays on a 1 in 4 rota. (No Sundays)

Workshop

Department

£35,000 basic OTE £38,000

Salary

Full Time Permanent

Employment Type

Job Reference

Maintenance Technician, servicing vehicles and carrying out appropriate fixes
Road testing of vehicles
To carry out all work effectively and within the advised repair times
To accurately record all details on the relevant job cards
Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard
To maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times
To maintain and update your individual experience, skills and knowledge through training programmes

Multi-Brand or Main dealer experience would be desirable
Exceptional standards of work quality
Competent with the latest technology in a challenging motor trade environment
Full UK driving licence is essential
IMI Level 3 Qualification (essential)

Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.
Departmental incentives
Works social events
2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and access to private health care
10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
Employee of the quarter scheme
Refer a friend scheme.
Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
Internal development and progression opportunities
Hippo Legends scheme
Senior account manager status
Eye care voucher
Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

Applying for the Job

To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at careers@hippomotorgroup.co.uk, or use the form below. Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.

Vehicle Technician

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