Vehicle Technician Level 2 - Level 3
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Ashford, Kent, TN24 0GR
Salary: Basic Salary of between £30,000-£36,000 + Uncapped Individual Time Saved Bonus + Team Bonus + benefits (listed below) – OTE 40-45k
Full Time and Permanent – Choice of either 40 or 45 hours a week
Working Monday to Friday and Alternate Saturdays
Our client has been trading over 100 years and has been a trusted source of motoring services and solutions. They have 162 dealerships representing 26 leading global manufacturers and have been voted Motor Trader Employer of the Year in both 2020 and 2021.
Job description: Being a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic for our client is a fast paced and exciting role. You will be working as part of a team to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business for the dealership. Working on new and evolving technologies this is the type of role where you will be constantly learning and expanding your knowledge and skill set. Our client like to invest in their technicians to ensure that they are ahead of the curve and ready to embrace the future of the automotive industry. They want to develop you and your career to enable you to be in charge of your future. Essential Skills and Experience:
- Fully qualified – Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance
- Demonstrate ability to manage processes, administration, and paperwork.
- Have previous Automotive Technician experience. Ideally you will also have an MOT Testing qualification and some main dealership experience
- Full driving license held for a minimum of 6 months with fewer than 9 penalty points.
- Evidence of ‘Right to work in the UK’.
- State-of-the art working environment
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Manufacturer training
- Career Progression
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Vehicle Technician- - Mechanic – automotive – car dealership - MOT- Vehicle Mechanic – Ashford - Kent
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 Level 2 - Level 3 roles across Pybus Recruitment'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 £30,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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