Vehicle Technician

1. Working for a Mercedes Benz retailer in a Diagnostic Technician position, you are in a great position to build your career and take full advantage of the excellent training and career paths we have on offer.
2. As a Diagnostic Technician working within the workshop you will diagnosis, repair and service of the full range of Brand products. You will also undertake vehicle road testing and will be responsible for ensuring vehicle parts are handled and stored appropriately.
3. We offer 30 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) that will increase with length of service, Contributory Pension Scheme and many more.

Mercedes Benz of Cardiff & Newport have an opportunity for a Diagnostic Vehicle Technician. 

Job Title:  Mercedes Benz Diagnostic Vehicle Technician

Full time:  Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 17:00pm Saturday morning on a rota basis

Position pays: £30,000 to £38,000 per annum

Location: Mercedes Benz of Cardiff & Newport

The Opportunity

Working for a Mercedes Benz retailer in a Diagnostic Technician position, you are in a great position to build your career and take full advantage of the excellent training and career paths we have on offer.

As a Diagnostic Technician working within the workshop you will diagnosis, repair and service of the full range of Brand products. You will also undertake vehicle road testing and will be responsible for ensuring vehicle parts are handled and stored appropriately.

A team player, strong communicator, and a motivator, you will be able to professionally coach and mentor apprentices as required.

More about you

To apply for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Have completed an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent NVQ, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues within the Retailer and customers to explain complex repairs.
• Your dedication to maintaining your product knowledge, brand and industry knowledge by accepting mentoring and development opportunities.
• Checking level and quality of work through use of diagnostic equipment, self-quality checking and road testing of vehicles after the work has been carried out.
• The ideal applicant will have some previous history of working in a retailer environment and experienced coaching and mentoring junior or less experienced team members.Practical knowledge of working on electric vehicles is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) that will increase with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption payment
• Manufacturing specific training along with inhouse training
• Comprehensive Tool Insurance at no cost to you
• Staff discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
• Recognition of length of service at 5,10,20,30 & 40 years anniversary 
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit) 
• Staff Car Scheme
• Colleague Referral Scheme / Customer Referral Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme with access to a 24/7 helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders
• Sinclair Foundation – charitable foundation designed to support members or their close family who find they need financial support at times of ill-health.
• Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group