Mechanic

Protyre Autocare is looking for an enthusiastic Service Technician to join our growing team. We are a fast-growing national automotive company offering superb training and development opportunities.

As a Vehicle Technicianyou are responsible for providing exceptional vehicle servicing and repairs by using latest diagnostic technology and techniques to identify vehicle issues.

• Location: Protyre, Durham
• Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 Basic, With OTE bonus £36,000- £37,000
• Essential: Full Clean UK Driving Licence, held for at least 6 months (age restrictions may apply – points or offences may affect your application)
• Level 3 qualification in an Automotive field
• Benefits: A chance to earn a regular bonus. Career development: we offer a variety of fully funded IMI courses. Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs. Retail vouchers, Finder’s fee, Life Insurance, Pension, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program.Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity, Cycle to Work, Charity Match. Employee of the month; a chance to win a £50 voucher. Centre of the month; a chance to win a race at your local go-karting track.

About the role:

• Ensure the work completed on each vehicle is carried out safely and to a high standard
• Completing fast fit tyre fitting whilst being able to use an alignment machine and understand the reading and relevant adjustments
• Fitting brakes, exhausts, batteries, suspension and other mechanical products
• Carrying out MOT repairs
• Adherence to company procedures of the vehicle inspection process
• Use relevant diagnostic equipment to ensure diagnostics, testing, and repairs are thorough and to highest quality
• Advise on other issues vehicles display, including common issues vehicles of certain makes and ages develop, and offers timelines for future vehicle repair needs
• Working in a safe manner and always comply with health & safety regulations

About you:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification related to the Automotive industry
• Experienced with mechanical and fast fit repairs which may include tyre fitting, exhausts, brakes, suspension and general servicing repairs to a wide range of vehicles
• The ability to work as part of a busy team in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Experience with diagnostic equipment
• Great customer service skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why join Protyre Autocare?

Protyre Autocare is the UK’s fastest growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services, fitting over 1 million tyres every year through our fast-fit centres. We offer a wide variety of careers from Administrative to Mechanical, Digital to Financial and many other exciting roles within the motor industry. Protyre Autocare is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group. Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Level 3 qualification in mechanics or equivalent?
• Have you ever worked at Protyre before?
• Have you held your licence for over 6 months?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person