Vehicle Technician - Reading, United Kingdom - Porsche Retail Group

Porsche Retail Group

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Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Porsche Retail Group have an excellent opportunity for a
Vehicle Technician to work for one of the world's most iconic brands and join the prestigious
Porsche Centre Reading.This state of art newly refurbished showroom will be the first "Destination Porsche" Centre in the UK.

The Centre shares a site with Porsche Central Operations and both the Porsche Retail Group and Porsche Cars Great Britain Head Offices, with shared facilities including an onsite restaurant, coffee bar and parking.

The site is also located within walking distance of a local shopping park.

Please note:
To be considered for this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence.

**About the company

Porsche Retail Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Cars Great Britain and are one of the largest Porsche Dealer Groups in the UK, representing five Porsche Centres located in Guildford, Hatfield, Mayfair, Reading and West London. Porsche Retail Group are proud to be one of Best Companies' Top 100 large companies to work for in the UK
, as well as a Top 5 company in Automotive**, and combine an outstanding working environment with great benefits and an extremely competitive package.

**About the role
**As a Vehicle Technician, you will be reporting to the Workshop Controller and be responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair of a variety of vehicles in line with the repair process, meeting customer expectations, whilst ensuring commercial and operational requirements are considered at all times and meeting very high industry and brand standards.

Core Specific Responsibilities as Vehicle Technician

Review the customer's requirements provided by the Service Advisors/Executive, ensuring sufficient information is provided to complete the repair
Ascertain parts required to resolve the customer issue and order as required
Ascertain labour operation times for the workshop repair, to support the Service Advisor/Executive in providing an estimate to the customer
Carry out the repair in accordance with the workshop manual
Write up job cards in a clear and concise manner
Carry out a Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL) on every vehicle
Liaise with all relevant staff to achieve efficiency in both time and material usage
To record and clock all time spent as per the warranty process
Conduct road tests and be responsible for personal quality control
Protect the customers property by using protective covers at all times
Keep updated with and work within the Insurance Code of Business guidelines for the sale of Approved Warranty and Assistance
Keep technical and job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading manufacturers' publications etc.
Deliver an agreed level of service KPI's to include productivity, efficiency and utilisation
Take ownership for personal development needs in anticipation of Business requirement
Complete the Bronze Qualification standard within 1 year of start date

**About the rewards
**For the role of Vehicle Technician, the hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm and one in four Saturdays 8.00am to 1.00pm.

There is a basic salary on offer of up to £36,380 per annum, depending on experience, with a productivity bonus of circa £16,000 .

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package, including:

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Option of a VW group vehicle at preferential leasing rates
Private Medical Insurance
DC Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Staff preferential rates
Employee Discounts Programme
Employee Assistance Programme

**How to Apply

You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you