Motor Vehicle Technician (Mechanic)

Vehicle Technician

Mercedes-Benz of Salisbury

Mercedes-Benz of Salisbury is looking for an experienced Technician with dealership history.

As a Mercedes-Benz Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of service operations, defined assembly operations and maintenance repairs with the highest level of quality and efficiency. You will promote the Mercedes-Benz brand image through reliable and cost-efficient work.

The successful applicant will have considerable experience and will have spent the majority of this time working for a main dealer.

Main Purpose of Position:

To carry out all service and repair tasks across the full model range as instructed. All service and maintenance work is to be completed with the utmost quality and efficiency.

Comprehensive diagnosis and repair of malfunctions.

Using specialist knowledge and a high diagnostic ability to both support Maintenance Technicians and to carry out extensive vehicle repairs as instructed.

Accountabilities:

Performance of all maintenance services according to the manufacturer's instructions and according to the maintenance schedule/Service processor
All visual inspections, adjustment operations, adjustments, operating fluid changes and additions, replacement of worn equipment (e.g. brake linings)
Formulation of difficult and complex diagnoses using up-to-date diagnosis technology, approaches/methods, and procedures.
Carry out complex disassembly/assembly procedures, e.g. repair of automatic transmissions or rectification of engine running complaints.
Install additional, extensive and complex components and systems using the instructions.
Independently carries out final inspections and function tests on all complex repair work
Parameterises with the help of technologies/systems, and performs data transfer/updates soft ware
Guides maintenance technicians in extensive repair operations case-by-case in teamwork and supervises quality and safety
Clarifies complex diagnosis jobs directly with the customer in cooperation with the diagnostic technician and/or service advisor
Provides for professional re-documentation, e.g. Warranty processes and legally necessitated jobs requiring documentation (e.g. VOSA MOT Documentation
Diagnosis and repair services for defined and qualified specialities: (drive and power systems/functions, Traction control and driving safety, systems/functions, comfort and safety systems/functions)
telecommunications and HMI systems/functions

Essential Skills Required

Level 3 Certification in Automotive Vehicle Servicing & Repair or equivalent.
Experience of working for an automotive retailer, preferably within main dealer
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Good level of communication, written and verbal

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme which is reviewed every 3 months.
Accredited Mercedes-Benz training and qualifications which covers the latest technology including hybrid and electric cars.
Up to 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
£400 Employee referral scheme
Life Assurance Policy
Staff Discounts - MOT's and Repair
Staff Retail Purchase Scheme
Full uniform provided
Average overtime on holiday

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 17.30 (30-minute unpaid lunch break and 2 x 15-minute unpaid tea breaks).

42.5 hours per week .

Saturday morning working on a rota basis will also be a requirement of the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount

Experience:
Qualified Vehicle Technician: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
L3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualification (required)
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person