Vehicle Technician & MOT Tester - SLM Toyota Hastings

Toyota Hastings is part of SLM Group which continues to be run as a family company and has grown to include sites across the South East and East Anglia. SLM Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who aim to continuously improve our diverse and inclusive workforce to ensure every employee feels valued.

SLM Toyota Hastings is looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem solving to join our busy workshop team as a Vehicle Technician.

As a Vehicle Technician you will be working in a busy Toyota environment, where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the Toyota brand. The position will afford you the best exposure and training in Hybrid technologies, putting you firmly at the leading edge of future innovations.

The ideal candidate for our Vehicle Technician position will have strong communication skills to be able to work as part of the team. Previous main dealer experience and an MOT licence is also desirable.

Our Toyota Technicians work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm with half an hour lunch break, and Saturday 8:30am to 1pm on a rota.

What we’re looking for in a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent (required)
• Main dealer experience and MOT licence (preferred)
• Ability to complete motor vehicle repairs and maintenance
• Full UK driving licence (required)
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to work effectively within a team and ensure industry leading customer service
• Accuracy in using our online VHC video system
• Strong communication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to use own initiative and work under minimum supervision.

Key job areas of the Vehicle Technician role:

• Carry out vehicle services and repairs, in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical standards
• Examine vehicles and diagnose non-routine defects
• Complete each job within the budgeted time
• Liaise directly with customers where appropriate
• Work in accordance with the Toyota processes
• Provide support to less experience colleagues
• Work as a full member of the dealership team.

If you think you have the qualities needed for this role, please send your CV to hr@slm.co.uk

The exciting SLM benefits we offer our Vehicle Technicians:

• Health care
• Mental and physical health support provided by BEN
• Additional holiday for extended service
• Birthday off
• Retail offers and vouchers
• Eligibility to join our car scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Free MOT for employees
• Discounted aftersales, service, repairs and parts
• Apprentice Technician Mentoring Scheme
• Company pension scheme