Job Description

Sinclair Volkswagen Cardiff has an opportunity for a Vehicle Technician. Whether you are an experienced, highly skilled Level 3 Service & MOT Technician looking or just starting out in your career, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Full time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 17:00pm Saturday morning on a rota basis
Position pays: 27,000 to 38,000 per annum
Location: Volkswagen Cardiff
The Opportunity
Working for a Volkswagen retailer as a Technician, you are in a great position to build your career and take full advantage of the excellent training and career paths we have on offer.
As a Technician working within the workshop you will diagnosis, repair and service of the full range of Brand products. You will also undertake vehicle road testing and will be responsible for ensuring vehicle parts are handled and stored appropriately.
A team player, strong communicator, and a motivator, you will be able to professionally coach and mentor apprentices as required.
More about you
To apply for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Have completed an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent NVQ, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues within the Retailer and customers to explain complex repairs.

• Your dedication to maintaining your product knowledge, brand and industry knowledge by accepting mentoring and development opportunities.

• Checking level and quality of work through use of diagnostic equipment, self-quality checking and road testing of vehicles after the work has been carried out.

The ideal applicant will have some previous history of working in a retailer environment and experienced coaching and mentoring junior or less experienced team members. Practical knowledge of working on electric vehicles is desirable.
What's in it for you?

• 30 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) that will increase with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption payment
• Manufacturing specific training along with inhouse training
• Comprehensive Tool Insurance at no cost to you
• Staff discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
• Recognition of length of service at 5,10,20,30 & 40 years anniversary
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit) *
• Staff Car Scheme*
• Colleague Referral Scheme / Customer Referral Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme with access to a 24/7 helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders
• Sinclair Foundation - charitable foundation designed to support members or their close family who find they need financial support at times of ill-health.
• Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group

*available after a suitable qualifying period
As a family owned business we have strong values which we encourage our colleagues to demonstrate at all times; Respect and Trust, Teamwork and Unity, Professional and Driven, Friendly and Welcoming
The Sinclair Group is Wales Largest and most Successful Motor Group, with a reputation of quality and excellent customer service dating back to our humble beginning in 1945. We recognise and reward hard work, loyalty and achievements with excellent benefits, incentives, training and career development opportunities
If you would like to join the Sinclair Team at Volkswagen Cardiff and make a difference, then apply now by uploading your CV.

Skills Required