Vehicle Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
HiQ Tyres and Autocare is a small business in Newquay. We are professional and agile. Weekend work is a Saturday Morning till 12:30 . We provide training courses and help employees grow
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our team and provide exceptional service to our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues with vehicles, performing routine maintenance, and keeping detailed records of all work performed. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive repair, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality service to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on vehicles.
- Conduct routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
- Test components and systems using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Perform safety checks on vehicles.
- Provide advice to customers on the care and maintenance of their vehicle.
- Keep accurate records of work done on vehicles.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,963.00-£28,116.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newquay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- City & Guilds Automotive (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vehicle Technician roles across HiQ Tyres and Autocare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,963 - £28,116 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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