Vehicle Service Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Vehicle Technicians, play a major part in keeping our customers safe and on the road. Whether they are carrying out one of our ‘fixed price’ services or a full manufacturers service. Working in a fast paced environment on almost every brand of car, interacting with customers and fixing their problems means every day is exciting and different.
Skills & experience
- Minimum 2 years’ current experience in a vehicle technician role
- Basic vehicle diagnostic skills
- A relevant industry qualification (desirable)
- A full UK driving licence
- Ability to get along with colleagues and customers alike
- Team player, committed to helping people
Key accountabilities
You’ll also see our Vehicle Technicians replacing timing-belts, brakes, steering and suspension components, as well as carrying out wheel-alignment with the latest state-of-the-art geometry equipment. You will also be ‘rolling up your sleeves’ and providing a range of other services, all the time whilst working to the highest standards to provide outstanding customer service.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Monthly bonus, sharing in the success of your centre
- 29 days holidays, increasing with service
- Generous staff discounts for you and your family
- Award-winning training and development, with fantastic career prospects
- Exclusive discounts at major retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
- Wide range of wellbeing support for you and your family
About us
Everyone knows Kwik Fit for tyres, but these days we do a whole lot more. Servicing, fleet services, fast-fit – whatever comes our way. And whilst half of our MOT and service appointments are booked in advance, either online or over the phone, we are still ready to save the day for customers who need us at the drop of a hat. That’s what it’s all about for us – being there for customers. We’re heroes to our local communities. That’s why we say, ‘you can’t get better’.
Job Reference: KF11382
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: Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vehicle Service Technician roles across KwikFit'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 Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance.
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 £21,508 - £26,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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