Wessex Garages
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician
At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM, and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after-sales support, and champion the Motability Scheme.
We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.
About The Role
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality vehicle servicing and repairs? Join the team at Wessex Garages, where we pride ourselves on first-time fixes and exceptional customer satisfaction.
As a Vehicle Technician with us, you’ll benefit from full manufacturer training and ongoing support to help you grow your technical career. You’ll be working with the latest tools and technology in a modern, well-equipped workshop.
We’re looking for motivated individuals who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to the continued success of our after-sales team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of vehicles to the highest standards
- Diagnosing and resolving issues, including non-routine defects, both in the workshop and during road tests
- Continuously developing your technical knowledge and staying up to date with brand standards
- Making the most of our facilities and processes to maximise productivity
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the full satisfaction of our customers
- Helping us maintain industry-leading standards in workshop performance
- Taking part in regular training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge
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What We’re Looking For
- A full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Previous experience in a main dealer workshop is preferred but not essential
Key Information
- Working Pattern: 8:30am – 5:00pm Mon – Fri. Saturdays on a rota paid as OT
- Salary: Competitive
Why Join Wessex Garages?
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:
- Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
- Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
- Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
- Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check-ins, and referral support where needed.
- Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
- Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby, we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.
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Please Note
- Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment
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