Job Description

Wandahome, Knottingley is one of the country's leading retailers of leisure touring caravans. Established for over 70 years, Wandahome, Knottingley is a family run business, selling new and used caravans and has an NCC Approved workshop along with a large awnings and accessories shop.

The workshop and showroom have recently undergone a major refurbishment to upgrade the facilities for staff and customers. The workshop now has 6 large ramps in a high tech workshop.

The Company retails new models of Coachman, Elddis and Bailey caravans and offers a selection of pre-owned models.

Due to the increase in demand for touring caravans, we are looking to recruit a reliable and self-motivated individual to work as a Workshop Technician to join our busy workshop - servicing, repairs and warranty department.

Workshop Technicians are responsible for preparing our luxury caravans for sale by performing pre-delivery inspections, carrying out general annual servicing work for our customers and warranty/insurance repairs.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills to be able to work as part of a busy team environment.

Successful applicants should ideally have industry qualifications or a good practical, multi-skilled background with experience in either the motor trade, engineering, plumbing, carpentry or electronics. These skills can be adapted within our workshop environment to the role.

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however on the job training will be provided and opportunities to gain industry qualifications are available.

The successful candidate should be reliable, have a positive attitude, be able to work as part of a team and use their own initiative. The main criteria is a willingness to learn, reliability and excellent attention to detail.

Daily duties include but are not exclusive to:

Pre-delivery inspect (PDI) caravans, new and used prior to customer collection - checking the full caravan for function including electrics, gas, all appliances, water etc. Perform annual servicing and habitational checks on caravans including fault finding and repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating and appliances. Carry out warranty diagnosis and repair works. Bodywork repairs such as removing damaged panels, repairing damaged panels or components and refitting new or repaired panels. Re-sealing caravans and performing damp repairs. Fitting accessories to the caravan, for example but not exclusive to: Motor movers, solar panels, TV brackets, bike racks and additional plug sockets or USBs. Wood work such as internal repairs to the caravan. Assist in moving caravans around the site, into the showroom, workshop and the cleaning bay. Assist in keeping the workshop clean, tidy and up to health and safety standards. Assist in training new employees where applicable once established in the company. There are many opportunities for training and growth within the company for the successful candidate.
Due to the location of the site, the successful candidate should ideally have their own transportation as there is limited public transport to the area. Staff carparking is provided.

The position is for 5 days a week, Monday to Friday:

Summer Working Hours (March to October)

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Winter Working Hours (October to March) 9:00am-5:00pm

There may be opportunity for Saturday morning overtime if and when this is available for the successful applicant.

Initial salary offered will be dependent on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Knottingley WF11 0AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Workshop: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:

Knottingley WF11 0AE (preferred)
Work Location: In person