Vehicle Technician
Up to £37,000
Gloucester
Clarkson Evans is the largest electrical and solar installer working in the new build housing sector, wiring over 24,000 homes a year. We partner with the UK’s leading housing developers and were delighted to be crowned Subcontractor of the Year at the 2023 Housebuilder Awards.
With over 500 vehicles in use across the company, having proper service, maintenance and repair in place is essential and you’ll play a key role in helping us achieve this. You’ll be joining a small, friendly and supportive team where the emphasis is on completing each task to a high standard and the quality of your work will be recognised and rewarded in an environment without sales, targets or strict time pressures. On a day-to-day basis your work will include the servicing and repair of our fleet of VW vans, fitting everything from wheels to gearboxes at our own vehicle workshop at Staverton. You’ll also assist with servicing vehicles around the country, using our dedicated Fleet Support vehicle.
Working hours will be based on 39 hours a week (Monday to Friday), starting no later than 8am and finishing early on Fridays.
Responsibilities
To undertake the general vehicle diagnostics, logging details of results where appropriate
To conduct the servicing of the company vehicles and completion of all associated paperwork
Advise the Workshop Supervisor in relation of any specialist part requirements
To conduct general repairs on the company vehicles in alignment with good practice and suppliers’ recommendations
Travelling to assist with breakdowns in our dedicated Fleet Support Vehicle
Abide by all workshop rules and Health and Safety legislation
Escalate issues to the workshop supervisor as and when required. Including seeking advice on potential solutions
To carry out additional tasks to support the business as required
In some cases there will be a requirement to visit other business locations when needed
Required Skills and Attributes
Proven mechanic, through experience or qualification, having worked on a wide range of commercial and domestic vehicles
Good organisational skills, including the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively
Good verbal communication skills
Good decision-making skills in relation to the technical requirements of vehicle servicing and repair
Good logic and problem-solving abilities in a vehicle and workshop context
Full driving licence required
Flexible approach to working
Ability to convey technical issues both on technical and layman’s basis
Ability to work as part of a ‘close knit’ team
Ability to work independently using own initiative
Ability to work well under pressure
Required Experience
Technical knowledge of motor vehicles
Experience of working within a vehicle workshop
NVQ Level 3 OR experience in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
Windscreen Repair Certificate (desirable)
Benefits
24 days’ holiday increasing with service + bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 further days’ holiday
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Discounted gym membership
24/7 free & confidential support helpline
In-house wellbeing team
Free on-site parking
Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
Early finish Fridays
Summer & Christmas social events
Our Values : Commitment | Change | Career Progression | Care | Collaboration
Clarkson Evans is an equal opportunities employer and we’re proud of our fair and inclusive recruitment process.
We recognise the benefits of having a diverse workforce and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. If you have any special requirements which would help you with our application process, please let us know