Vehicle Technician - #194715

Vehicle Technician

Citygate St Albans Van Centre

Permanent

OTE £50,000 uncapped

Role overview

We are looking for a passionate Vehicle Technician to prepare our commercial vehicles to the highest standards possible.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Citygate Automotive, we are committed to being the best at Everything. Striving to be the best at everything includes being the best employer and fostering the best working environments which we cannot do without a diverse team that feels and know they are valued. We know that diverse perspectives drive growth, innovation and overall performance, and we actively promote this across all aspects of our business. Our commitment to equality extends to every aspect of our operations, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed. Driving equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across Citygate is a continued key focus for 2024.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities as a Vehcile Technician will be:

· To receive work from the workshop controller and carry out related checks, administration and protection routines

· To assess tool and equipment requirements and communicate any related issues

· To prepare and repair all vehicles

· To report on all additional repair requirements as they are identified

· To make written and verbal reports on service and repair activity to the workshop controller in order to obtain authorisation

· To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment

· To undertake vehicle road tests when necessary

· To assist with development and training of other technicians

· To attend meetings and training programmes as required

· To perform other duties in support of other team members as required

What’s in it for you?

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

· Access to our in-house training academy for everyone

· Access to The Volkswagen National Learning Centre for specific roles

· Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles

· Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations

· High street discounts

· Wellbeing portal

· Employee assistance programme

· Purchase, service and parts discounts

· Employee referral scheme

· Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

About You

As a Service Technician, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

· You will be a Level 3 qualified vehicle technician ideally with VAG group background

· Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail

· A strong customer service focus with the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

· Outstanding organisation and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines

Why Citygate

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person