Dealership Vehicle Technician

Burton Kia

About us

At Burton Kia we take care of car owners and their Kia cars in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire and everywhere in the surrounding area.

We believe in making car ownership a simple, convenient and happy experience. We specialise in new and used Kia cars and we know how important it is that your car reflects your personality in addition to being perfectly suited to your lifestyle.

Our Service Department is here to ensure your Kia vehicle runs as efficiently and fluently as possible and want to ensure your Kia car remains in great condition, just as you bought it. We provide a fully comprehensive range of servicing and maintenance options to make sure your car runs as smoothly as possible.

Our Workshop is fully-equipped with the latest equipment to effectively diagnose and maintain your Kia vehicle to the highest standard. Our technicians and engineers carry a wealth of experience between them and are all fully trained on all the latest Kia models and procedures.

Your role

You will be working in a busy Kia workshop environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the Kia brand.

Main Purpose of Job

To help operate the Workshop successfully to deliver a high level of Workshop performance and optimise the level of efficiency

To ensure that your skills, technical information and knowledge are kept up-to-date

To provide the Service Receptionist with specialist diagnostic technical support where necessary, in order to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and maximise the profitability of the department

To have sufficient and current product knowledge to enable accurate information to be given to the customer

To produce productive hours as described in company policy and ensure that available hours are sold for each day. Monitor the work available and fully utilise your time

To assist with accurately planning and monitoring your time available for work

To handle all customers in a professional and friendly manner in accordance with manufacturer and company customer satisfaction policies

To ensure effective job card completion including comprehensive write-ups of ‘Fault’, ‘Diagnosis’ and ‘Repair’ findings. This should include accurate ‘on’ and ‘off’ clocking for all job card types

Detailed Key Responsibilities

To help improve the productivity and profitability of the department by understanding the following areas:

Identifying and agreeing customer and vehicle needs

Conducting pre and post-work vehicle inspections

Light vehicle construction and routine maintenance

Basic front wheel alignment

Operating principles of light vehicle engines, tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems

Operating principles of light vehicle transmission systems and electrical and electronic systems

To manage the correct implementation of company procedures regarding service and repair work quality

Detailed Key Tasks

Diagnosis and rectification of engine and component faults

Diagnosis of chassis system faults

Diagnosis and rectification of vehicle transmission and driveline system faults

Inspecting vehicles

Use of correct tools for all jobs, including Special Service Tools (SST)

Diagnosis and rectification of engine, transmission and chassis electrical faults

Routine vehicle maintenance

Removing and replacing engine units and components

Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical auxiliary units and components

Inspecting, repairing and replacing standard light vehicle or commercial vehicle tyres

Replacing chassis units and components

Basic testing of vehicle charging systems

Basic removal and replacement of clutches, exhaust systems, batteries, suspension dampers and braking system components

To ensure technical activities comply with manufacturer recommendations

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in using modern diagnostic equipment
• Able Maintain high standards of work area cleanliness
• Prior experience of working to efficiency targets
• A full UK driving license
• VOSA approved MOT tester.
• Must hold a level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ or equivalent
• Experience within a main automotive dealer preferable, but not essential
• Time keeping essential and the ability to work within a team

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28500 -£38000 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• 4PM finish on a Friday

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burton-On-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Workshop: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required