Vehicle Technician - SLM Vauxhall Hastings

Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Hastings is looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician/Mechanic with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem solving to join our busy workshop team. MOT licence is preferred.

As a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, you will be working in a busy Vauxhall workshop environment, where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the Vauxhall brand. SLM Group takes pride in supporting our employees in developing their knowledge through the training opportunities available to them.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills to be able to work as part of the team.

Our Vauxhall Technicians work Monday to Friday - no weekends!

What we’re looking for in a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent
• Ability to complete motor vehicle repairs and routine maintenance
• 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 and ensure industry leading customer service
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to use own initiative and work under minimum supervision
• Full UK driving licence

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 cash plan
• 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
• Opportunity to progress and develop through training courses
• Apprentice Technician Mentoring Scheme
• Discounted aftersales, service, repairs and parts
• Company pension scheme