Light Vehicle Technician
S&P Garages Ltd
About the role
S&P Garages is Lincoln's only Mercedes-Benz Truck, Van & Mitsubishi Commercial DealershipThe RoleWe are looking for someone who is looking for long-term employment with us. We want to invest in you, further your current knowledge and make you an integral part of our team. We also look carefully for the ability to work on your own initiative, remaining focused and consistent and a ‘can do’ attitude. Please only consider applying if you match these criteria.Your main responsibility would be carrying out the MOT’s that are booked in each day, but you will also be expected to carry out servicing, and other repairs such as; tyre changes, exhaust replacements, brakes and all other maintenance and service work. We work to a very high standard of quality and productivity. You are expected to produce comprehensive paperwork and write-ups.Hours of work to be agreed at interview with a minimum of 1 Saturday morning per month.We will consider candidates from all backgrounds including fast-fit centre, main dealers, smaller and larger independent garages.Candidate requirementsCity & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Repair or equivalentRecent Vehicle Technician experienceHigh levels of energy, enthusiasm and "can do" attitudeWillingness to learn and progressFull UK Driving LicenseBenefitsExcellent rates of payOvertime rates (time & a half)£6,000 per annum incentive schemePension SchemePersonal development, career progression opportunitiesOfficial Mercedes-Benz training and qualificationsFully equipped workshopFriendly & professional working teamS&P Garages pride themselves on providing exceptional levels of customer service first time, every time. To enable us to do this, our staff, training and well-being is always a priority in our business.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £35,360.00-£41,360.00 per yearAdditional pay: Performance bonusBenefits:Company eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountOn-site parkingSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate: Lincoln, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Licence/Certification: NVQ LEVEL 3 (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)Work Location: In person We are a family run company that have been operating in Lincoln for 11 years. We are still an ever-expanding business and we have recently invested in many areas of the business. In the workshop in particular, a second pit and also another small workshop bay at the rear of our site have been built so that we are able to cope with the volume of work that is offered to us. We pride ourselves on the customer service that our team can provide. Our customers are among some of the biggest names in the UK, including Waitrose and UPS. We are absolutely devoted to aiding these companies to deliver their day-to-day operations that make them the business they are; whether that be moving goods, people, even ensuring the safety of the public through carrying out warranty claims for the Police and Ambulance services. Because we are a franchised Mercedes-Benz Dealership, this enables us to carry out and submit warranty claims directly to the manufacturer. This also means that you will have access to very high-quality training provided directly from Mercedes-Benz. You can access the full range of incredible training opportunities available with the brand to further your own knowledge and develop yourself and your career.