Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Vacancy in St. Albans Job Description - £2,000 joining bonus *

This is a full-time permanent role, where you will be working 40 hours a week. We offer a competitive basic salary with an OTE of £38,000 - £55,000 (depending on your experience and productivity level), plus a generous uncapped bonus scheme with opportunities for overtime for those who wish to work additional hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections, repairs and services to the highest of standards within scheduled times, meeting company and franchise standards.
• Making sure all necessary Vehicle Health Checks are completed accurately.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all jobs are completed to a good standard.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Adhere to strict Health and safety guidelines at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ level qualification (or equivalent).
• The capability to work within a highly successful team.
• MOT Card preferable but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Join Gates and benefit from the following:

• Joining family run business with over 102 years of history.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death-in-service benefit scheme.
• New and used vehicle purchase schemes for you and your family.
• Discounted Service and Repairs for employees and qualifying relatives.
• Introductory commission schemes.
• Tool Insurance cover.
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Manufacturer Training programme.
• Modules in electric vehicle servicing and repair; preparing you for the electric revolution.
• Opportunity to be trained as an MOT tester.

And as a rewarding start, we will offer you a £2,000 joining bonus, T&C’s apply*.

Ford is one of the most recognisable brands in the world today and has been in the business for over 100 years. We are building upon this experience by looking forward to the future, and those who join us can expect to learn an unrivalled amount about creating a total consumer experience around Ford’s exceptional products.

We encourage applications from all people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work – and that starts with you.

The Ford dealer network is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age, and those with caring responsibilities.

Gates Ford are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Our hiring decisions are made using an unbiased approach and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates to feel welcome.